• Litsea
Litsea cubeba

Litsea

Steam distillation · Fruits
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Sun-bright citrus from a mountain berry — pure lift in a drop.

€13,60
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Litsea
Litsea
€13,60
€13,60

ABOUT OUR OIL

Technical data

  • Product Name: Litsea
  • Latin name: Litsea cubeba
  • Extraction: Steam distillation
  • Origin: India
  • Parts used: Fruits
  • Origin of parts: China
  • CAS: 68855-99-2

Features

  • Scent: Bright, sweet-lemon, verbena-like with a soft peppery-fruity undertone
  • Scent type: Citrus smells
  • Note: Top
  • Color: Pale yellow to light amber
  • Viscosity: Thin, free-flowing

Blends with

Bergamot, Sweet Orange, Lavender, Geranium, Rosemary, Cedarwood, Ylang Ylang, Peppermint, Frankincense, Petitgrain

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Bright Mood Lift

    Litsea's vivid, lemony-sweet aroma is often used in aromatherapy to promote a sense of optimism and mental clarity. A few drops can transform a sluggish room into a sunlit one.

  • Calm Focus

    Traditionally used to support a sense of grounded alertness, its aroma may help quiet mental clutter while keeping the senses sharp. A favourite for desks, studios and creative spaces.

  • Fresh Atmosphere

    Naturally aromatic and crisp, Litsea is often used to refresh stale indoor air and lift the energy of a space. Ideal for kitchens, entryways and shared rooms.

Product Benefits

Morning Awakening

A bright start-the-day scent that pairs beautifully with sunrise routines and stretching.

Workspace Clarity

Diffused at a desk, its citrus-verbena tone can be a helpful part of a focused work ritual.

Kitchen Refresh

Cuts through cooking odours with a clean, lemony sparkle that feels alive, not artificial.

Self-Care Ritual

Adds a juicy top note to bath blends and body oils for a moment of pure sensory delight.

Mindful Reset

Inhaled mid-afternoon, it offers a small pause — a breath of green citrus to soften the day.

Perfumer's Sparkle

A radiant top note in natural perfumery, lending a tropical-lemon shimmer to floral and woody bases.

WHY TO BUY FROM US?

  • 100% natural extract

    Undilluted with no carrier oils or other substances

  • TruScent Approach® Guarantee

    Laboratory tested, COA/ MSDS/ Allergen list available

  • Worldwide Shipments

    Variety of shipping options including super-fast worldwide delivery

How to use

Sunrise Diffuser Ritual

🏅 Headline
Greet the morning with a burst of mountain citrus.

✨ What you need
- Ultrasonic diffuser
- water
- 4 drops Litsea
- 2 drops Sweet Orange

🤷‍♀️ How to do it
1. 1. Fill diffuser to the marked line with cool water. 2. Add the essential oils. 3. Switch on for 30–45 minutes while you stretch or make breakfast. 4. Open a window briefly afterwards for fresh air exchange.

💡 Pro tip
Add one drop of Rosemary if you want a sharper, more energising edge.

🕜 Best time
Morning, between 6–9 a.m.

😍 What to expect
A bright, lemony-sweet cloud that feels like sunlight on skin. Mood lifts; the day feels possible.

🏅 Headline
A pocket-sized scent anchor for clear thinking.

✨ What you need
- Blank aromatherapy inhaler
- 8 drops Litsea
- 4 drops Peppermint
- 3 drops Cedarwood

🤷‍♀️ How to do it
1. 1. Drop oils onto the inhaler's cotton wick. 2. Insert the wick into the inhaler tube and seal. 3. Before a focused task, inhale slowly through one nostril, then the other. 4. Repeat 2–3 times.

💡 Pro tip
Pair the inhaler with the same playlist each session — your brain will start linking scent and focus.

🕜 Best time
Before deep-work blocks or study sessions.

😍 What to expect
A clean, zingy lift that sharpens attention without feeling jittery.

🏅 Headline
A juicy, uplifting blend for after-shower moments.

✨ What you need
- 30 ml jojoba oil
- 6 drops Litsea
- 3 drops Bergamot
- 3 drops Geranium
- dark glass bottle

🤷‍♀️ How to do it
1. 1. Pour jojoba into the bottle. 2. Add the essential oils and cap tightly. 3. Roll gently between palms to combine. 4. Massage a small amount into damp skin after showering.

💡 Pro tip
Apply to pulse points first — the warmth amplifies the citrus top notes.

🕜 Best time
After a morning or evening shower.

😍 What to expect
Skin feels softly nourished while a sparkling citrus aura lingers around you for hours.

BLEND IDEAS

Mountain Sunrise

Purpose

  • An optimistic morning diffuser blend to start the day with clarity and joy.

  • Recipe

3 drops Litsea, 2 drops Bergamot, 1 drop Frankincense in a diffuser

Verbena Skin Glow

Purpose

  • A radiant, mood-lifting body oil for daily self-care.

  • Recipe

1.5% dilution in jojoba: 9 drops Litsea, 6 drops Geranium, 3 drops Sweet Orange in 30 ml carrier

From the Misty Mountains of Southwest China

A tiny pepper-like berry with the soul of a lemon grove.

- Litsea cubeba grows wild in the cool, mist-wrapped highlands of China, Vietnam and Indonesia, where its small berries ripen into fragrant clusters.

- Locally known as "may chang", the fruits have been used for generations in traditional cooking and folk practices for their bright, peppery-citrus character.

- Steam distillation of the ripe berries yields an oil exceptionally rich in citral — the molecule behind its vivid lemon-verbena sparkle.

SAFETY

Dillution guideline

  • Use at a maximum of 0.8–1% dilution on skin (approximately 5–6 drops per 30 ml of carrier oil such as jojoba or argan).

  • Patch test

Apply a small amount of the diluted blend to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.

  • Children

Avoid topical use on children under 6. For ages 6+, dilute very conservatively and prefer diffusion.

  • Pregnancy

Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use during pregnancy or while nursing.

  • Pets

Keep away from cats, dogs and birds; citral-rich oils can be irritating to pets. Diffuse only in well-ventilated rooms with an exit route.

  • Photosensitivity

Not typically associated with photosensitivity, unlike many cold-pressed citrus oils.

  • Ingestion

Do not ingest unless under qualified professional guidance.

  • Storage

Store tightly closed in a dark glass bottle, away from heat and direct sunlight. Best used within 2 years of opening.

Blend Ideas

Verbena Skin Glow

Purpose

A radiant, mood-lifting body oil for daily self-care.

Recipe

1.5% dilution in jojoba: 9 drops Litsea, 6 drops Geranium, 3 drops Sweet Orange in 30 ml carrier

Mountain Sunrise

Purpose

An optimistic morning diffuser blend to start the day with clarity and joy.

Recipe

3 drops Litsea, 2 drops Bergamot, 1 drop Frankincense in a diffuser
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Jana
Fresh

A fresh citrus scent; I like it very much. A great combination with other citrus oils.