Cubeb
Benefits
Cubeb cures asthma and oral health problems, prevents nausea and helps in digestion. Cubeb berries aid in treating bronchitis. Cubeb Oil is used to treat head problems,speedup wound healing, regulate proper heart functioning and work as an anti-inflammatory.
Instructions for Use
Cubeb can be used in the form of oil, paste or powder, as nasal drops, perfume, spices, and medicine and skin ointment.
History and Additional Information
Historically, cubeb was used as an alternative spice to black pepper. It was commonly exported from its native Islands of Indonesia to the European Market and the US. Cubeb was also known as Grain Rinu, which has heart shaped leaves.
Cubeb is a creeper and has a bunch of tiny flowers growing from fleshy spikes. Its fruit is round in shape and looks like black pepper. Cubeb Oil is used widely in Taiwan and Japan because of its therapeutic properties
Details
- Latin/Botanical Name: Piper Cubeba
- Other Names: Cubebe,Java Pepper, Kubebe, Tailed Cubebs, Tjabé djawa.Tailed Pepper
- Family: Piperaceae
- Part of Plant Used: Dried Fruit
- Place of Origin: Islands of Indonesia, Malaysia and Mysore,India.
Characteristics
- Odor/Fragrance: Pungent, peppery, warm and wood-like
- Color: Pale-yellow to blue-green
- Aroma Strength: Medium to Strong
- Consistency: Mobile
- Note: Top
Blending Suggestions: Cubeb Essential Oil blends fine with Rosemary Essential oil, Bergamot, Jasmine, Ginger, Ylang-ylang oils and Geranium.
Safety Precautions for this Essential Oil: Do not exceed the normal dosage. Cubeb essential oil can be a skin irritant.
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