May Chang Essential Oil Monograph | Litsea cubeba | ליטסאה קובבה

"The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and whoever captures souls is wise." - Proverbs 11:30

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Botanical Information

Botanical Name: Litsea cubeba
Common Names: May Chang, Litsea, Mountain Pepper, Chinese Pepper
Family: Lauraceae
Origin: China, Southeast Asia
Part Used: Fruit
Extraction: Steam distillation
Aroma: Fresh, lemony, uplifting, sweet citrus
Note: Top
Color: Pale yellow to yellow
Consistency: Thin, watery

Spiritual & Energetic Correspondences

🔮 I Ching Hexagram: Hexagram 44 - Coming to Meet (姤 Gou) - Networking, teamwork, synarchy (Jonathan Benavides & Manuel Silva)
💚 Chakras: Heart Chakra, Throat Chakra, Third Eye Chakra
🌬️ Doshas: Increases Vata, Increases Pitta, Pacifies Kapha
🔑 Gene Key 44: Shadow: Interference → Gift: Teamwork → Siddhi: Synarchy (Richard Rudd)

Benefits

Products Collection

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🌿 May Chang Soap - Uplifting & refreshing
💚 Heart Chakra Serum - Love & harmony
💙 Throat Chakra Serum - Expression & truth

Scientific Research

May Chang essential oil has been studied for its antimicrobial, antifungal, and mood-enhancing properties. Research shows its high citral content (70-85%) contributes to its uplifting and cleansing effects.

TCM - Gabriel Mojay

Element: Metal (Lung & Large Intestine)
Energy: Uplifting, dispersing, clarifying
Actions: Lifts Qi, clears Heat, opens the chest, promotes joy

I Ching & Eastern Wisdom

Hexagram 44 - Coming to Meet: May Chang embodies the energy of joyful connection, networking, and teamwork. It helps us meet others with an open heart and clear communication.

Chakras: Heart (love, connection), Throat (expression, truth), Third Eye (intuition, clarity)

Ayurveda: Increases Vata & Pitta (stimulating, warming), Pacifies Kapha (uplifting, clearing)

Blends Well With

Citrus oils: Lemon, Bergamot, Sweet Orange, Grapefruit
Floral oils: Lavender, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang
Herbaceous oils: Rosemary, Basil, Peppermint
Woody oils: Cedarwood, Sandalwood

Safety - Tisserand Guidelines

Dermal Maximum: 0.8% (high citral content - potential skin sensitization)
Pregnancy: Safe when diluted properly (0.8% max)
Children: Safe for children 2+ when diluted (0.8% max)
Contraindications: Avoid on damaged or hypersensitive skin. May cause skin sensitization in some individuals.

Educational Resources

📚 I Ching Hexagrams & Essential Oils Index
🌸 Chakras & Essential Oils Complete Guide
🌿 Essential Oil Monographs Index

References

• Gabriel Mojay - Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit
• Jonathan Benavides & Manuel Silva - I Ching Essential Oil System
• Richard Rudd - The Gene Keys
• Robert Tisserand - Essential Oil Safety
• Salvatore Battaglia - The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy