May Chang Essential Oil

May Chang Essential Oil

Litsea cubeba

May Chang essential oil comes from the May Chang tree, a tropical tree that grows 5-12 metres high, which has the botanical name Litsea cubeba.

May Chang  can be found growing in East Asia, and is native to China.

It is also known by the name Mountain Pepper.

What does may chang essential oil smell like?

A spicy sweet lemon-like aroma.

Which part of the plant provides the oil?

The fruit.

Where has may chang essential oil been sourced from?

This particular May Chang oil originates from China.

How is may change essential oil extracted?

This May Chang oil is extracted by steam distillation.

This involves using steam from boiling water to extract the essential oil from the plant.

The heat from the steam causes the plant’s cell walls to open allowing the essential oil to be released.

What other oils blend well with may chang essential oil?

May Chang blends well with many oils, such as basil, geranium, grapefruit, lavender, lemongrass, patchouli, rosemary, rosewood, sweet orange and ylang ylang.

How can I benefit from may chang essential oil?

May Chang is known to be a powerful anti fungal oil and is great treatment for oily skin.

It has antimicrobial effects, kills all sorts of germs and is a great anti-inflammatory.

May chang’s calming effects are useful if you can’t sleep.

It is useful in many skin related conditions such as acne, spots, eczema and dermatitis.

It has calming properties so a useful oil if you are suffering from depression, anxiety or stress.

It can also hels with high blood pressure and respiratory problems.

Are there precautions I should know about?

May Chang essential oil should not be used by children under the age of 10 years.