Litsea May Chang Essential Oil

Sweet, fruity, and intensely lemony with a character all its own. Valley of the Moon's Litsea (May Chang) is an essential oil steam distilled from the small fruits of Litsea cubeba, also known as Mountain Pepper or May Chang, sourced from China. A delightful companion to Lemongrass but sweeter, fruitier, and more intense, Litsea has a bright, uplifting citrus aroma that has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries and is equally at home in a diffuser, a natural cleaning blend, or a body care routine.

The Oil

• Botanical Name: Litsea cubeba
• Common Names: May Chang, Mountain Pepper
• Origin: China
• Plant Part: Fruits
• Extraction: Steam distilled
• Aroma: Sweet, fruity, and intensely lemony, brighter and sweeter than Lemongrass
• Perfumery Note: Top note

Why It Works

• Traditional Chinese Medicine: Used historically for dysmenorrhea, indigestion, lower back pain, chills, headaches, muscular aches and pains, and travel sickness.
• Nervous Tension and Stress: Helpful for stress-related conditions and nervous tension, with an uplifting, rejuvenating aroma that lifts the mood.
• Natural Cleaning and Body Care: Its fresh, intensely citrusy scent makes it a popular addition to natural cleaning products and body care blends.
• Sweeter Than Lemongrass: A brighter, fruitier alternative to Lemongrass for those who prefer a more intensely sweet citrus character.

How to Experience It

• Diffusion: Add a few drops to a diffuser for an uplifting, rejuvenating, and intensely citrusy atmosphere.
• Topical Application: Dilute 1-2 drops per 1 oz of carrier oil before applying to skin. Use in massage blends for muscle aches, headaches, or stress relief.
• Cleaning Blends: Add to DIY household cleaners or room sprays for a sweet, fresh citrus scent with natural antimicrobial properties.
• Blending: A sweet, fruity top note that adds bright citrus intensity to any blend.

What You'll Feel

• Uplifted: A sweet, intensely citrusy brightness that lifts the mood and energizes the senses.
• Relieved: Stress, nervous tension, and muscular discomfort eased by its warming, therapeutic properties.
• Refreshed: A clean, fruity citrus energy that makes any space feel brighter and more alive.

Made For Moments Like These

Uplifting diffuser blends, stress and tension relief, natural cleaning routines, body care formulations, or any time you want a sweeter, fruitier citrus oil with deep roots in traditional Chinese medicine.

Product Details

• Botanical Name: Litsea cubeba
• Origin: China
• Extraction: Steam distilled from fruits
• Purity: 100% pure essential oil, no additives or adulterants

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Safe Use Guidelines
For external use only. Always dilute before skin application. Keep out of reach of children. May cause skin sensitization in some individuals; always use well diluted. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Do not use internally. Consult your healthcare provider if pregnant, nursing, or under medical supervision. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.