May Chang - Litsea cubeba

May Chang is a beautiful, lemony oil that people sometimes use to complement Lemongrass. It is known to be an effective antifungal, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, calming & great for oily skin (used in small doses, and well diluted) and has a cooling effect. 

May Chang's calming effects are useful if you can't sleep. It is known for dealing with insomnia, try combining it in a blend with Lavender and Roman Chamomile, and drift off to sleep!

  • Batch: LIT-105
  • Distillation Date: Summer 2011
  • Suggested Shelf Life: 2-3 Years
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Specifics
Country of Orgin: India Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Chemical Families: Aldehydes Plant Parts: Ripe fruit/Berry
Cultivations: Unsprayed Botanical Families: Lauraceae
Aromas: Fresh, Lemony Notes: Top/Middle

Personal Experience, Research, Possible Actions

 It is astringent and can be used in facial toners, again in small doses.

I also like to use it when someone has a cold or flu, feels hot and has muscle aches. It has a great antimicrobial effect, kills all sorts of germs, and is cooling and refreshing. May Chang is also a great anti-inflammatory.

Learn More

Therapeutic Properties

Antifungal - inhibits growth of fungus
Antiseptic - assists in fighting germs/infection
Antiviral - inhibits growth of virus (herpes)
Bactericidal - destructive to bacteria
Calming
Cooling
Tonic, strengthening and sedative for the whole body

Emotional and Energetic Qualities

Uplifting, refreshing
Reduces fatigue
Calming

Recipe

Antifungal Lotion
  8 drops May Chang
  8 drops Helichrysum(Corsica)
12 drops Palmarosa
  8 drops Rosewood
12 drops Spikenard
4 oz Lotion - Unscented

Apply to fungal area several times daily.

Safety

May cause irritation to skin and mucous membranes, best to use well diluted in a carrier oil and in low doses. Avoid using on individuals with sensitive or damaged skin. May be sensitizing. Robert Tisserand suggests that the oil not be used with people who have Glaucoma. Not to be used with children under five years old.

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Litsea cubeba

May Chang

Country of Origin: India

Stock # LIT-105
Date: Summer 2011
GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY ANALYSIS ( % )

Monoterpenes

α-pinene1.81
β-phellandrene0.71
β-pinene1.27
camphene0.46
d-limonene15.18
sabinene1.05

Sesquiterpenes

α-humulene0.83
β-caryophyllene0.74

Monoterpenols

α-terpineol0.54
citronellol0.21

Monoterpenols (continued)

geraniol0.94
linalol1.99
nerol0.54
terpinen-4-ol0.27

Aldehydes

geranial 40.08
neral 25.30

Ketones

methyl heptanone2.52

Oxides

1,8-cineole0.71
Caryophyllen Epoxyde0.17

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Litsea cubeba

May Chang

Country of Origin: India

Stock # LIT-104
Date: Summer 2010
GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY ANALYSIS ( % )

Monoterpenes

α-pinene0.23
β-pinene0.17
d-limonene2.08
sabinene0.14

Monoterpenols

linalol0.29

Aldehydes

geranial 49.76
neral 42.41

Oxides

1,8-cineole0.20

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Litsea cubeba

May Chang

Country of Origin: China

Stock # LIT-103
Date: Winter 2010
GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY ANALYSIS ( % )

Monoterpenes

α-pinene1.65
β-myrcene1.70
β-pinene1.20
camphene0.43
d-limonene12.69
sabinene0.67

Sesquiterpenes

β-caryophyllene0.89
β-elemene0.14

Monoterpenols

α-terpineol0.40

Monoterpenols (continued)

geraniol1.05
linalol1.63
nerol0.59
terpinen-4-ol0.15

Aldehydes

citronellal1.19
geranial 39.15
neral 29.12

Oxides

1,8-cineole1.25

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Litsea cubeba

May Chang

Country of Origin: India

Stock # LIT-102
Date: Summer 2009
GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY ANALYSIS ( % )

Monoterpenes

α-pinene1.38
β-myrcene1.23
d-limonene14.50
sabinene1.43

Monoterpenols

linalol1.68

Aldehydes

geranial 39.52
myrtenal31.21

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Litsea cubeba

May Chang

Country of Origin: India

Stock # LIT-101
Date: Summer 2008
GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY ANALYSIS ( % )

Monoterpenes

α-pinene1.34
β-myrcene1.35
d-limonene14.90
sabinene1.40

Monoterpenols

linalol1.80

Aldehydes

geranial 38.55
myrtenal30.40

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May Chang - <em>Litsea cubeba</em>

May Chang - Litsea cubeba

May Chang is a beautiful, lemony oil that people sometimes use to complement Lemongrass. It is known to be an effective antifungal, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, calming & great for oily skin (used in small doses, and well diluted) and has a cooling effect. 

May Chang's calming effects are useful if you can't sleep. It is known for dealing with insomnia, try combining it in a blend with Lavender and Roman Chamomile, and drift off to sleep!

  • Batch: LIT-105
  • Distillation Date: Summer 2011
  • Suggested Shelf Life: 2-3 Years
Sizes / Prices
  • sample (1.5ml) - $5.00
  • 1/2 oz. - $9.00
  • 1 oz. - $16.20
  • 2 oz. - $28.80
  • 4 oz. - $50.40
  • 8 oz. - $86.40
  • 16 oz. - $144.00
  • 32 oz. - $230.40

Specifics

Country of Orgin: India Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Chemical Families: Aldehydes Plant Parts: Ripe fruit/Berry
Cultivations: Unsprayed Botanical Families: Lauraceae
Aromas: Fresh, Lemony
Note: Top/Middle

Personal Experience, Research, Possible Actions

 It is astringent and can be used in facial toners, again in small doses.

I also like to use it when someone has a cold or flu, feels hot and has muscle aches. It has a great antimicrobial effect, kills all sorts of germs, and is cooling and refreshing. May Chang is also a great anti-inflammatory.

Learn More

Therapeutic Properties

Antifungal - inhibits growth of fungus
Antiseptic - assists in fighting germs/infection
Antiviral - inhibits growth of virus (herpes)
Bactericidal - destructive to bacteria
Calming
Cooling
Tonic, strengthening and sedative for the whole body

Emotional and Energetic Qualities

Uplifting, refreshing
Reduces fatigue
Calming

Recipe

Antifungal Lotion
  8 drops May Chang
  8 drops Helichrysum(Corsica)
12 drops Palmarosa
  8 drops Rosewood
12 drops Spikenard
4 oz Lotion - Unscented

Apply to fungal area several times daily.

Safety

May cause irritation to skin and mucous membranes, best to use well diluted in a carrier oil and in low doses. Avoid using on individuals with sensitive or damaged skin. May be sensitizing. Robert Tisserand suggests that the oil not be used with people who have Glaucoma. Not to be used with children under five years old.