MAY CHANG (Litsea cubeba, L. citrata)

Produced from the fruit or berries of the tree by steam distillation in China, India, Chile.

SAFETY: Safe at normal dosage. Classification: aldehyde

USAGE HISTORY: Used extensively in Chinese medicine.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral, topical, inhalation
• Respiratory tonic, useful for asthma, respiratory infections (Bronchodilator, Antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-infectious)
• Relieves pain (Analgesic, anti-inflammatory)
• Assists in tumor reduction (Antitumoral)
• Heart tonic, balances heart meridian, aids high blood pressure, coronary disease, arteriosclerosis, reduces cholesterol (Cardio-tonic)
• Strengthens digestive system, helps ulcers, nausea, flatulence (Carminative, galactogogue, digestive, stomachic)
• Deodorant, reduces oily skin and hair, useful for acne, dermatitis, fungal infections, insect repellant (Vulnerary, emollient, insecticide)
• Systems: Respiratory, integumentary, cardio-vascular, digestive, nervous

PERFUME NOTE: Top note

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Clears environmental pollution and negative energy-diffuse in room with tree oils (Pines, eucalyptus, spruce, etc.)
• Uplifting and stimulating, useful for fatigue, exhaustion, insomnia, lethargy, anxiety
• Cooling, euphoric for some
• Chakra: