Description Latin: Litsea cubeba Extraction Method: Steam Distilled Cultivation: Wild Harvested Plant Part: Fruit Country of Origin: China Aroma: Citrusy, heavy, spicy undertones Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil Benefits Medicinal Use: Used in aromatherapy as a carminative and antispasmodic for symptomatic relief of digestive discomfort. Non-medicinal Use: Mood booster. Good for balance and inspiration. Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil Blends Well With: Basil, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Juniper Berry, Petitgrain, Tea Tree, Thyme Explore similar Pure Potent WOW! products: Essential Oils What is a Steam Distilled Essential Oil? The plant material, in this case, the fruit, is placed into a still; steam is then passed through, which causes the oil to vaporize, the mixture of steam and essential oil then passes through a series of cooling tubes in order to condense the mixture back to a liquid form. This distillate is then traditionally collected in a Florentine flask which further separates the essential oil from the water-based hydrosol. Traditionally, the majority of essential oils are steam distilled. What is a Wild Harvest Essential Oil? Also known as Wild Crafted, these are plants foraged from their natural habitat, as opposed to farm grown. Because they are not farmed, Organic certification is not always performed. Made in Canada using domestic and imported ingredients.
