Litsea cubeba is an evergreen tree or shrub 5–12 meters high in the Lauraceae family. It is native to China, Indonesia, Taiwan and other parts of Southeast Asia. It produces a fruit which is processed for its lemony essential oil. The oil can also be extracted from the leaf, but this is considered to be lower in quality. Essential oil yields from the fruit are 3-5%. The oil's main component is citral, at 70-85% of the oil. The oil is used as a fragrance (especially in bar soap) and for flavoring in its own right. Please consider using our natural and versatile Flavors/Scents which allow formulations to be safely scented or flavored without many of the complications associated with the use of other flavorings or aromatic compounds such as Essential Oils.
