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May Chang · Naturally Citral-Rich

Litsea Cubeba (May Chang / Citral) Essential Oil

This Citral Essential Oil is steam distilled from the small, pepper-like fruits of Litsea cubeba (May Chang), a plant naturally very high in citral. It has a crisp, fresh citrus aroma — sweeter than lemongrass and without its musty note, and more accurately citrus than melissa.

At Kush Aroma Exports, our Litsea cubeba (May Chang) oil is steam distilled from selected fruits to preserve its bright, naturally citral-rich character. As one of India's leading essential oil manufacturers — a trusted essential oil manufacturer, supplier and exporter, we supply every batch with verifiable purity. Explore our full range of 100% pure natural essential oils or browse our CO2 extract oils for related aromatic materials.

Quick Facts

Botanical NameLitsea cubeba

Common NameMay Chang

Botanical SynonymsLitsea citrata, Laurus cubeba

FamilyLauraceae

SourceFruits

OriginChina

Colour / ConsistencyThin, clear, pale-yellow liquid

Aroma Profile

Litsea Cubeba (May Chang) has a crisp, fresh citrus aroma — a top note of medium strength, sweeter than lemongrass and without its musty edge, cleaner and more citrus than melissa.

Blends beautifully with

Litsea Cubeba pairs with citrus, floral and wood oils, including:

Bergamot Orange Cedarwood Geranium Lemon Lavender Pine Petitgrain

May Chang

Litsea cubeba, also known as May Chang, is an evergreen tree or shrub reaching 5-12 metres, and its oil is distilled from the small, pepper-like fruits.

Because it is naturally very high in citral, it is often sold under the name Citral, and is valued as a bright, natural citrus note and a source of citral for the fragrance industry.

Harvesting & Extraction

Litsea Cubeba essential oil is steam distilled from the fruits, yielding an oil naturally rich in citral (a mix of the aldehydes geranial and neral). Learn more about how we work on our distillation of essential oil page.

Common Uses

Across perfumery, wellness and traditional practice, this oil is valued for:

Aromatherapy — a fresh, uplifting citrus note in aromatherapy blends.
Fine perfumery — a bright, clean citrus top note and a natural citral source.
Personal care — a fresh citrus note in natural cosmetics.
Home fragrance — a clean, cheerful note for candles and diffusers.

Caution: Citral-rich oils can sensitise skin — use within recommended dermal limits, dilute well and patch test; blending with a small amount of a limonene-rich oil is sometimes used to reduce sensitisation. For external use only. Avoid during pregnancy and keep away from children. Consult a professional if under medical care.

Why Buy Litsea Cubeba (May Chang / Citral) Oil From Kush Aroma Exports

As a Government-recognised Star Export House and a trusted essential oil manufacturer, supplier, exporter and wholesaler of 100% pure essential oils from Kannauj, India, we offer litsea cubeba (may chang / citral) oil in retail and bulk quantities, with worldwide shipping and quality you can verify.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Citral / Litsea cubeba essential oil?

It is a bright citrus oil steam distilled from the fruits of Litsea cubeba (May Chang), naturally very high in citral.

Is this synthetic citral?

No — it is a natural whole oil from Litsea cubeba that is naturally citral-rich, sold under the Citral name for its high citral content.

What does it smell like?

Crisp and fresh citrus, sweeter than lemongrass and cleaner than melissa.

Any safety notes?

Citral can sensitise skin, so use within recommended dermal limits, well diluted, with a patch test.

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Available from 100 ml up to bulk quantities, with wholesale pricing for perfumers and formulators. Need a custom quantity or a quote?

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Typical Composition · Qualitative

Key Constituents

Litsea cubeba is naturally dominated by citral (geranial + neral). Typical qualitative constituents below; batch values vary.

ConstituentTypical Character

Structural ClassNote

Citral (geranial + neral)Fresh, lemony — dominant compound

ClassAldehydes — main marker

LimoneneFresh citrus

ClassMonoterpene

Methylheptenone / linaloolSoft, fresh

ClassKetone / alcohol

Safety Summary

HazardsCitral-rich; potential skin sensitiser.

ContraindicationsObserve dermal maximums; avoid in pregnancy.

Technical Notes

Natural citral source — This is whole Litsea cubeba oil, naturally citral-rich, not a synthetic isolate.
Batch documentation — GC/MS and batch-specific CoA available on request.

Technical Disclaimer: The composition indicated above is qualitative and typical for this botanical; it does not constitute a Certificate of Analysis. Batch-specific GC/MS values vary with origin, harvest and distillation. For regulatory or formulation decisions, always refer to the batch-specific CoA supplied with your order.

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Full GC/MS reports and batch-specific CoA documents are available for all orders.

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100 ML/3.38OZ/0.22lbs		$4.50
300 ML/10.14OZ/0.66lbs		$9.50
500 ML/16.91OZ/1.10lbs		$14.50
1000 ML/33.81OZ/2.20lbs		$27.00
5000 ML/169.07OZ/11.00lbs		$122.50
10000 ML/338.14OZ/22.00lbs		$245.75
20000 ML/676.28OZ/44,092.45lbs		$484.50
25000 ML/845.35OZ/55,115.57lbs		$593.75
50000 ML/1,690.70OZ/110.00lbs		$1162.50
100000 ML/3,381.40OZ/220.00lbs		$2277.00
180000 ML/6,086.52OZ/396,832.07lbs		$4052.00

Citral Essential Oil (Litsea cubeba)