Litsea cubeba aka Litsea citratra Family: Lauraceae Steam distilled from roots and stems, from China. China is the primary producer of may chang. It is also cultivated in Taiwan and Japan. Litsea cubeba is also obtained from the small pepper shaped fruits.
INSPECTION OF LITSEA CUBEBA OIL
Testing Items | Standard Requirements | Testing Result |
Color and Appearance | light yellow to yellow liquid | Qualified |
Scent | Similar to the characteristics of citral fragrance | Qualified |
Density (20/20?) | 0.880-0.905 | 0.887 |
Optical rotation(20?) | +3°-- +12° | +11.7 |
Refractive Index (20?) | 1.4800—1.4900 | 1.4896 |
Solubility (20?) | Add 1ml sample to 3ml of ethanol 90%(v/v), obtaining a clear solution | Qualified |
Citral(neral+geranial) Content | ≥66.0% | 67.4% |
DESCRIPTION OF LITSEA CUBEBA OIL
Litsea Cubeba is the botanical name for May Chang, a tree belonging to the Lauraceae family. The tree bears whitish-yellowish flowers that have a characteristic citrusy fragrance and fruits that resemble peppers (that’s where the word ‘cubeb’ comes from). The essential oil is extracted from the ripened and dried fruits of the Litsea Cubeba tree. Also known as ‘Mountain Pepper’ or ‘Chinese Pepper’, the plant is native to south China, Indonesia, Java, Sumatra and other regions of Southeast Asia. It is widely cultivated in Japan and Taiwan for its commercial uses although China remains the largest producer and exporter of the oil. The scent of Litsea Cubeba oil can be compared to Lemongrass, although the former is often described as “finer” and “sweeter” than the latter.
USAGE OF LITSEA CUBEBA OIL
* Traditional Use : The oil is mostly used in the fragrance industry. The root and stem of the plant are used in Chinese medicine.
* Common Uses: Citral Essential Oil is known for its refreshing and antiseptic properties. An exnt anti-depressant, Citral tones and fortifies the nervous system and can be used in bath for soothing muscular nerves and pain. It has also been used in treatments of acne, athlete's foot, excessive perspiration, flatulence, insect repellent, muscle aches, oily skin, scabies, and stress. Traditional Indian medicine has used citral essential oil to treat infectious illness and fever.
* Respiratory system: May Chang functions as a bronchial dilator and is therefore helpful for relief of symptoms associated with bronchitis and asthma.
* Circulatory system: Research in China has focused upon the oil's ability to regulate cardiac arrythmias.
* Nervous system:This oil is helpful in treatment of fatigue, lethargy, insomnia, anxiety and depression.
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