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Litsea Cubeba
(Litsea cubebai)

Commonly known as May Chang; lovely lemony scent; valued mostly for calming and anti-depressant properties; considered useful in cases of high blood pressure brought on by nervousness and stress; also used to dispel flatulence and for indigestion; applied to treat skin disorders such as acne, dermatitis, oils skin, and discolored spots on the skin and to control excessive perspiration; often used in soaps and lotions as it tends to stabilize the higher notes of other essential oils

Therapeutic Properties: hypotensive,astringent, digestive, stomachic, sedative or stimulant - as needed and according to quantity used, much like lavender, disinfectant

Application: dilute and apply as needed

Aromatic: crisp, lemony, citrus aroma; quite nice difussed

Cautions: can be a skin irritant to sensitive people; use caution if pregnant