Info May Chang Essential Oil May Chang Essential Oil is steam distilled from the fresh fruits of Litsea Cubeba plant and yields a pale yellow liquid with a fresh, intensely lemony fragrance with fruity and spicy undertones, which is similar to, but much sweeter and more refined than lemongrass. May Chang essential oil is also occasionally referred to as Exotic Verbena or Tropical Verbena, although despite the references to verbena, the plant is not related in any way to true verbena (Lippia citriodora). The association to this name would appear to be due to the similarity in fragrance. May Chang oil has a long history of use in Chinese herbal medicine, perfumery, cosmetic, and flavor industries.. The oil's main component is citral, at 70?85%. May Chang essential oil blends well with a wide range of other essential oils, introducing a lovely fresh lemon-citrus note. It can be tried with basil, bergamot, clary sage, geranium, ginger, jasmine, lavender, linaloe wood, petitgrain, rose, rosemary, ylang ylang and all citrus oils. Benefits May Chang Essential Oil Uses and Benefits May chang essential oil has refreshing, stimulating and uplifting action, which makes it perfect for relieving fatigue. In skin care May Chang oil is used for its mild astringent properties which can be helpful with acne and oily skin. It is also used in antiaging and healing creams and ointments. May Chang oil makes a very effective deodorant when added to an all-over body lotion or another deodorant product made from scratch. Warnings Read these essential oils/absolutes use WARNINGS before purchase.