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Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil

Essential Oil · 10 ml

ScentBright, lemony, and fruity with a fresh top note.

Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil

Name: Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil
Brand: Frangipani
Price: 24.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Litsea Cubeba essential oil, commonly known as May Chang essential oil, comes from a small tree native to Southeast Asia, known for its fragrant flowers and fruit. The fruit is steam distilled to produce this refreshing oil, which has a bright, lemony scent with sweet, spicy undertones and uplifting, energizing qualities.

100% Litsea Cubeba (Litsea Cubeba) Oil

For external use only. Always dilute before applying to skin. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of reach of children. Store away from direct sunlight.

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Pure & Natural · Paraben-Free · Cruelty-Free · Vegan

What Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil Does

Uplifts Mood & Eases Stress

Litsea cubeba (May Chang) essential oil's bright, lemony aroma lifts the spirit, eases anxiety, and chases away fatigue.

Sharpens Focus & Clarity

A refreshing citrus scent that clears mental fog and renews concentration during work or study.

Purifies Skin & Air

Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory, May Chang helps balance blemish-prone skin and freshens any room with a clean, invigorating scent.

Soothes Body & Breath

Helps ease tense muscles and joints while supporting easier, clearer breathing.

How to Use Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil

Diffusion

Add 3-4 drops to 100ml water in an air purifier for a fragrant space

Bath

Mix 6 drops with 60ml milk in bathwater for stress relief

Massage

Dilute 10 drops with 10ml carrier oil for muscle relaxation

Inhalation

Apply a few drops to a handkerchief or tissue for deep breathing

DIY

Infuse candles, soap, or lotion for customized scents

Spray

Combine 10 drops with 30ml alcohol for sanitizing the home

The Origin

May Chang — the little Asian pepper tree whose fruit smells of sweet, sun-warmed lemon.

Native to Southeast Asia, litsea cubeba — known as May Chang — is steam-distilled from the small fruit of a fragrant tree, yielding a bright, lemony oil with sweet, lightly spicy undertones.

On the Spirit

Litsea cubeba is sunlight in a bottle — a scent of optimism and fresh starts.

Among the benefits of litsea cubeba essential oil for the spirit: it dispels gloom and self-doubt, invites optimism and openness, and brings light, uplifting energy to a space.

About This Oil

What are the benefits of litsea cubeba (May Chang) essential oil?

It's loved for uplifting mood and easing stress, sharpening focus, purifying skin and air, and soothing tired muscles — all with a bright, sweet-lemon aroma.

What does May Chang / litsea cubeba smell like?

A fresh, sweet, lemony scent with soft spicy undertones — brighter and sweeter than lemongrass, and instantly uplifting.

What does litsea cubeba blend well with?

May Chang pairs beautifully with bergamot and other citrus for brightness, lavender or geranium for balance, and cedarwood or hinoki for grounding depth.

Is litsea cubeba essential oil good for skin?

Yes — its antimicrobial and astringent properties help balance oily, blemish-prone skin. It's potent, so always dilute well in a carrier oil and patch-test first.

Loved by our community

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200+ verified reviews

“I diffuse a few drops while I work and the whole room settles — soft, clean, and never perfume-y.”

Amara L.Verified buyer

“A little goes a long way. Layered and natural, it has quietly become part of my evening wind-down.”

Daniel K.Verified buyer

“Most oils fade or turn sharp after a week. This one stays true to the last drop.”

Mei T.Repeat customer

“My bedroom smells like a quiet spa now. Two drops before bed is all it takes.”

Sofia R.Verified buyer

“The bottle and dropper feel considered — no mess, no waste, just easy.”

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