Cubeb

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   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, speed up 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 respectively; 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 Island of Indonesia to the European Market and the US. Cubeb was also knows as flower-shaped Grain Rinu, which had 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: Island of Indonesia, Malaysia and Mysore, India.

·        Characteristics

Odor/Fragrance:  Pungent and Peppery

Color: Bluish green or red-brown when dried

Aroma Strength: Warm

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 is a skin irritant.