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Litsea Cubebas antibacterial and antiviral properties make it effective against common infections like cold and cough.
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 (thats 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. Traditionally used in Chinese herbal medicine, Litsea helped people deal with digestive issues, headaches, muscle aches and pains, and chills. In aromatherapy, Litsea is used to increase mental functioning and attention, and to help calm and soothe.
Due to its enticing lemony fragrance, Litsea Cubeba is widely used in the perfumery and cosmetic industry. Like most citrus oils, its scent is immediately uplifting and rejuvenating, which makes it very useful for combating emotional problems and psychological issues.
From a therapeutic standpoint, Litsea Cubeba is known to possess antimicrobial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties, and has been found effective in fighting away colds and other infections.
Litsea Cubebas antibacterial and antiviral properties make it effective against common infections like cold and cough. Simply pop a few drops into a vaporizer to keep any respiratory problems at bay. Litsea Cubeba is also very useful in treating infectious skin conditions such as athletes foot because of its pronounced antifungal action.
