Essential Oil - Organic Litsea Cubeba

• INCI name: Litsea cubeba seed oil
• Botanical name: Litsea cubeba
• Part of the plant extracted: Fruits
• Extraction method: Steam distillation

Cultivation & Origin

Traditionally, exotic verbena fruits were used to aid digestion and stimulate body and mind.
In China, it is used in cosmetics for its pleasant scent, and in infusions for its relaxing and calming properties.
This essential oil is different from other types of verbena, such as lemon verbena and common verbena. Its floral, fresh, and slightly spicy scent makes it a very pleasant essential oil to use, especially in atmospheric diffusion.

Health Benefits

Soothes joint and muscle tension :

• Organic exotic verbena essential oil has a fairly high concentration of geranial and neral (60 to 75%), complemented by limonene. These three molecules have a strong anti-inflammatory action, which makes this essential oil interesting for helping to control the body's inflammatory response in case of muscle or joint tension.
  It will also be useful for regaining comfort when suffering from contractures, aches, or tension. For this use, it is applied by massage, diluted in a vegetable oil, on the sensitive areas until the pain subsides, alone or in combination with other essential oils with complementary virtues.

Fights stress, overwork, and fatigue :

• The fresh, citrusy scent of exotic verbena essential oil also helps to balance mood, fight stress, and awaken the senses.
  Like other essential oils such as sweet orange, for example, organic exotic verbena essential oil will be ideal in cases of nervous fatigue, blues, or temporary low mood.
  It will be used mainly in atmospheric diffusion or by olfaction to promote a more positive state of mind and to relax daily. It can also be used in massage on the solar plexus and back, diluted in a vegetable oil, as it is potentially allergenic due to the citrals it contains. Diffused into the ambient air, it will help create a relaxing, warm atmosphere, conducive to creativity and concentration.

Promotes digestion and soothes digestive problems :

• The stimulating properties of exotic verbena oil can also be recommended for digestive health, particularly to help soothe heartburn and acid reflux.
  It will also be a good natural ally in cases of constipation or difficult digestion, and will help regain comfort and well-being daily in combination with a balanced diet rich in fiber.

Repels insects and purifies ambient air :

• Antibacterial and repellent thanks to the citrals it contains, organic exotic verbena essential oil naturally fights against viruses and bacteria present in the air. Diffused in combination with other essential oils such as citronella or geranium, it will also help repel unwanted insects such as mosquitoes.

Cosmetic Properties

Fights skin problems :

• The antibacterial and antifungal properties of organic exotic verbena essential oil are also found in cosmetic use! It is notably renowned for helping to eliminate cold sores, as well as candidiasis, which develops in moist areas of the skin. It will also help limit the appearance of imperfections in oily skin and balance sebum production.
  Incorporated into cosmetic care, it will also help regain comfort in cases of eczema, psoriasis, or seborrheic dermatitis thanks to its powerful anti-inflammatory action.

Stimulates blood circulation and limits cellulite formation :

• Thanks to its vasodilating and fluidifying properties, organic exotic verbena essential oil will also be recommended for treating cellulite and circulatory disorders such as heavy legs. It will indeed contribute to improving fat breakdown and facilitating the elimination of toxins and waste accumulated in the body.
  Applied to the skin as prevention or treatment, it will help reduce orange peel skin and restore smoother, firmer skin.

Usage Tips

Organic exotic verbena essential oil is soluble in alcohol and fats such as vegetable oils and butters, as well as in emulsions.
It is mainly used in atmospheric diffusion or by olfaction to enjoy its relaxing and anti-stress properties, as well as to purify the ambient air.

In cosmetics, it will be particularly recommended to help regain comfort in cases of circulatory disorders, and to prevent or reduce cellulite.
It will also be a good support for soothing muscle or joint tension, massaged diluted in a vegetable oil with other natural active ingredients.

Its pleasant citrus scent also makes it a popular essential oil for making natural home fragrances or highly sensorial cosmetic treatments.

To reinforce or complement the benefits of organic exotic verbena essential oil, it can be combined with mandarin, petitgrain, or neroli oils for their calming and soothing effects. For oily and combination skin, it can be supplemented with tea tree, palmarosa, or cineole rosemary essential oils. Finally, for making slimming and anti-cellulite oils or gels, organic exotic verbena essential oil can be combined with grapefruit, cedar, or lemongrass oils.