Cubeb Berry Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Piper cubeba
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Unripe but fully grown fruits or berries
Note Classification: Middle to base
Aroma: Warm woody-spicy, slightly camphoraceous
Largest Producing Countries: Indonesia and south-east Africa

Traditional Use: Used as a flavoring agent in most major food categories; also used for flavoring tobacco.

Properties: Antiseptic (pulmonary, genitourinary), antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericidal, carminative, diuretic, expectorant, and stimulant.

Benefits: Bronchitis, catarrh, chronic coughs, congestion, cystitis, indigestion, leucorrhea, piles, sinusitis, sluggish digestion, throat infections, and urethritis.

Blends Well With: Allspice, black pepper, cananga, galbanum, lavender, rosemary, and other spices.

Of Interest: The seeds have a local stimulating effect on the mucous membrane of the urinary and respiratory tracts, and the powder was found 90 percent clinically effective in treating amoebic dysentery.

Safety Data: Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing.

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Disclaimer:
This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate.

As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier.