Litsea
May Chang (Litsea) Wildcrafted Essential Oil, 10 ml
A sparkling, wild-harvested Vietnamese fruit oil with an intensely uplifting citrus-sweet aroma to brighten moods, refine oily skin, and refresh your home naturally.
Botanical Name: Litsea cubeba
Size: 10 ml
Origin: Vietnam
Part of Plant: Fresh Fruits
Extraction: Steam Distilled
Major Biochemical Constituents: Citral, Limonene, Methyl-6-hepten-5-one, Linalool
Description & Scent Profile:
Distilled from the small, pepper-like fruits of the wild Litsea cubeba tree in Vietnam, May Chang offers a bright, intensely radiant aroma reminiscent of rare Lemon Verbena. Packed with natural citral compounds, its scent is sweeter, rounder, and more intensely lemony than standard lemon peel. It instantly cuts through heavy indoor air, transforms gloomy atmospheres, and infuses your daily self-care and home-cleansing routines with a vibrant, sunny energy.
Key Benefits & Mindful Rituals:
Uplifting & Brightening Aromatherapy: Instantly awakens tired senses, dispels mental fatigue, and fosters a cheerful, lighthearted atmosphere of ease and well-being.
Clarifying Care for Oily Skin: When properly diluted, its natural astringent properties help balance excess oil, refine pore appearance, and purify prone complexions.
Fresh Home Surface & Air Purifier: Clears lingering household odors and leaves surfaces smelling crisp, clean, and naturally refreshed.
Blending Suggestions:
Blends exceptionally well with Citrus oils (Bergamot, Sweet Orange, Grapefruit), Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang, Vanilla, and Black Pepper.
Best Ways to Experience:
Natural Household Surface Refresh: Add 5–8 drops of Litsea to a bucket of warm cleaning water or a spray bottle with white vinegar and water to refresh countertops, floors, and surfaces with a sparkling citrus fragrance.
Radiance-Boosting Mood Roll-On: Combine 2 drops Litsea and 2 drops Sandalwood in 10 ml of Jojoba oil. Apply to wrist points for an instant midday pick-me-up. (Always perform a patch test first, as high-citral oils can irritate sensitive skin).
Uplifting Room Diffusion: Diffuse 3–5 drops in your ultrasonic diffuser to clear stale air and elevate the mood throughout your home.