MAY CHANG ESSENTIAL OIL
A bright, uplifting citrus-like essential oil traditionally valued for emotional wellbeing, digestive comfort, and healthy skin.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Litsea cubeba
Family: Lauraceae
Origin: Asia
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled from the fruits
Note: Top
Colour: Pale to golden yellow
Aroma: Fresh, lemon-like
About This Essential Oil
May Chang Essential Oil is often referred to as the ‘oil of tranquillity’ due to its refreshing aroma and uplifting emotional qualities. With its bright lemon-like fragrance, it is traditionally valued for supporting emotional wellbeing, healthy skin, digestive comfort, and creating a positive atmosphere.
Key Benefits
• Traditionally supports emotional wellbeing
• Popular for stress and tension management
• Refreshing citrus-like aroma
• Traditionally valued for oily and congested skin
• Supports digestive comfort
• Encourages confidence and positivity
Main Chemical Components
90% Aliphatic Aldehydes, 5% Monoterpenes
Properties
• Antidepressant
• Antiseptic
• Astringent
• Carminative
• Deodorant
• Digestive
• Galactagogue
• Hypotensive
• Stimulant
• Tonic
• Insecticide
Traditional Uses
• Skin – Traditionally used for acne, oily skin, excessive perspiration, and as a natural astringent.
• Nervous System – Traditionally valued for stress, anxiety, depression, emotional tension, and supporting healthy blood pressure balance.
• Respiratory System – Traditionally used during epidemics, bronchitis, asthma, and seasonal respiratory challenges.
• Digestive System – Traditionally valued for flatulence, indigestion, nausea, and supporting a healthy appetite.
• Other – Traditionally used to support oral thrush management and lactation difficulties.
Psychological & Emotional Uses
• Uplifting and cheering
• Promotes confidence
• Encourages positivity and optimism
• Helps relieve emotional tension
• Traditionally valued as a ‘feel-good’ essential oil
• Refreshes and brightens the mood
Blends Well With
Basil, Geranium, Lavender, Neroli, Orange, Petitgrain, Rose, Rosemary, Ginger, Jasmine, Lemon, Rosewood, and Ylang Ylang.
Health & Safety
• May cause sensitisation in some individuals.
• May irritate sensitive skin.
• Use in low dilutions.
• Not recommended for children under two years of age.
• Always dilute appropriately before topical use.
• For external use only.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Store below 25°C away from direct sunlight.
