Litsea cubeba essential oil, also known as May Chang, is known for the treatment of cognition-associated discomforts.
A study published on PubMed assessed the impact of the inhalation of Litsea Cubeba oil on mood states and salivary cortisol levels of healthy people.
Fifteen healthy volunteers were involved in the study. Their mood states and salivary cortisol levels were measured before and after inhaling LItsea Cubeba from a diffuser for 30 minutes.
The inhalation of Litsea significantly improved the total mood disturbance and reduced the confusion among the healthy human subjects.
Litsea Cubeba inhalation also reduced the salivary cortisol levels at a notable level, which indicates a reduction in stress.
