Botanical Name: Litsea Cubeba

Origin: China

Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil is chemically similar to Melissa as it is high in citral which is responsible for the delightful sweet smelling aroma.

A small tropical tree with fragrant, lemongrass-scented leaves and flowers. It is related to the Laurel, Rosewood and Cinnamon trees. An evergreen tree or shrub. It produces small white flower and a fruit which resembles a pepper corn. The small fruits that it produces are similar to peppers, from which the name 'cubeba' is derived.

It complements most of the middle notes (herbs and flowers) and works particularly well with Sandalwood or cedar wood. Litsea Cubeba has a gentle pungency which can be helpful when you wish to cover the scent of an oil which is helpful to the patient but not always appreciated in terms of scent. Tea tree and Clary Sage are two contenders.

It injects a stimulating, uplifting atmosphere to a blend. Complemented well by Lavender, Orange, Neroli and Petitgrain. With the same uplifting, revitalising properties as Bergamot this oil can also be used on greasy skin and hair.