Description

Botanical Name: Litsea cubeba

Main Constituents:
Citral: 96%

Plant Part: Roots and Stems

Origin: China

Processing Method: Steam Distilled

Description / Color / Consistency: A thin, clear, pale yellow liquid.

Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma: Citral Essential Oil has a strong, lemony and herbaceous scent.

Blends well with: Bergamot, Orange, Cedarwood, Geranium, Lemon, Lavender and Pine.

Product Abstract: Also known as May Chang, Litsea Cubeba is a small plant found in tropical areas, and did not arrive in North America until the 1950’s. The leaves are typically a vibrant green, and the whole plant has a pleasant, lemony smell. Citral is used in cosmetics and cleaning products.

Cautions: Dilute before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided, and it should be avoided by those with glaucoma.

Storage: It is recommended that oils packaged in metal containers (for safe shipping), be transferred into dark glass containers to maintain freshness and attain maximum shelf life.