May Chang

Latin Name: Litsea cubeba

Description of Appearance: May Chang is a small tropical tree with aromatic leaves and small fruits.

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Health uses for this plant

Antibacterial

Active Ingredients: Citral, citronellal

Part Of Plant Used: Fruit

Preperation Method: Essential oil extraction

Active Ingredients: Limonene, linalool

Part Of Plant Used: Stems and leaves

Preperation Method: Topical application

Active Ingredients: Citral, geraniol

Part Of Plant Used: Leaves

Preperation Method: Herbal tea infusion

Active phytochemicals found in this plant

Description Citral is a natural organic compound that is classified as a monoterpene and is commonly found in essential oils of citrus fruits such as lemon and lime.

Description Limonene is a natural compound commonly found in the rind of citrus fruits.

Latin Name: Citrus limon

Description of Appearance: The lemon plant is a small evergreen tree with oval-shaped, bright green leaves and fragrant white flowers.

Latin Name: Citrus aurantiifolia

Description of Appearance: Lime trees are small, thorny evergreen trees with green, glossy leaves and small white flowers. The fruits are small, round, and usually greenish-yellow when ripe.

Latin Name: Cymbopogon nardus

Description of Appearance: Citronella is a tall, aromatic grass with long, slender leaves and clusters of small flowers.

Latin Name: Citrus species

Description of Appearance: Citrus plants are small to medium-sized trees with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers. They produce round, juicy fruits known as citrus fruits.