For those essential oil fans who are looking for something special to add to their collections, Litsea is it.
With a fresh lemony and green aroma, Litsea is often used in air fresheners and toiletries. It replaces synthetic citral in many fragrances.
A small tropical tree, Litsea is native to China and is used to block wind. Its fragrant flowers and leaves have a similar aroma to Lemongrass. The fruit of the tree is put through a steam distillation process to extract the oil. Itβs camphorous and subtle sweet aroma blends well with resin-based essential oils. Botanical Name: Litsea cubeba
Origin: China
Method: Steam Distillation
Plant Part: Fruit
Note: Top - Middle
Family: Lauraceae
Synonym: May Chang
Blends Well With: Frankincense and other resins
Aroma: Lemony, green, and camphorous with notes of subtle sweetness