May Chang
litsea cubeba
Note: top.
Aroma Family: citrus, green.
Aroma profile:
intense, fresh, sweet-green, fruity, lemon-like aroma with light woody-floral undertones.
lemony, green, and camphorous with notes of subtle sweetness.
Blends well with: frankincense and other resins.
Source
Scientific name: litsea cubeba
Plant part: fruit.
Extraction method: steam distillation.
Appearance: very pale yellow, transparent, mobile liquid.
Bibliography
Listening to Scent: An Olfactory Journey with Aromatic Plants and Their Extracts. Jennifer Peace Rhind. 2014. Singing Dragon.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy and Herbalism. Julia Lawless. 1995. Element Books.
Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin. Steffen Arctander. 1962. Allured.
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