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Cubeb Essential Oil (Pure)

 

 
5 ml. (Pure)
$5.45
10 ml. (Pure)
$8.65
15 ml (Pure)
$12.85
1 oz (Pure)
$16.75
2 oz (Pure)
$30.25
4 oz (Pure)
$49.55
1/2 lb (Pure)
$97.10
1 lb (Pure)
$143.35
2 lb (Pure)
$248.80
 

   
     
 

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Botanical Name: Piper Cubera
           Also known as Jawa peppercorn, Jawanese pepper, Tailed pepper
 
Country of Origin: Indonesia
 
Cultivation Method: Conventionally Grown
 
Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled Unripe but fully grown fruits or berries
 
Consistency: Medium
 
Perfumery Note: Middle to base
 
Aromatic Description: Warm woody-spicy, slightly camphoraceous.
 
Aromatherapy Properties: (Uses)  
The Cubeb essential oil is Antiseptic (pulmonary, genitourinary), antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericidal, carminative, diuretic, expectorant, and stimulant. This oil is used to treat Bronchitis, catarrh, chronic coughs, congestion, cystitis, indigestion, leucorrhea, piles, sinusitis, sluggish digestion, and throat infections. In aromatherapy, cubeb oil is used in massages for relieving stress and muscular aches.
 
The oil is very effective in the treatment of urinary tract infections. Leucorrhoea, gleer, gonorrhoea are some of the infections that is treated by using this oil. Use this oil to heal symptoms of chronic laryngitis, dyspepsia and inflammation of the bladder. Cubeb oil is very effective in minimizing urethra discharges.
Cubeb Flower
 
Other therapeutic properties of Cubeb oil make them useful in anti ageing products, cooling and refreshing agents, chewing gums, toothpaste, confectionaries, etc.
Blends well with: Basil Holy, Bergamot, Allspice, Black Pepper, Cananga, Galbanum, Lavender 40/42, Ginger, Geranium, Jasmine Absolute, Rose Absolute (Morocco), Rosemary, and Ylang Ylang I.  
   
History:

Native to Indonesia, particularly Java, Cubeb came to Europe via India through Venetian trade with the Arabs. Javanese growers protected their monopoly of the trade by sterilizing the berries by scaling, thus ensuring that the vines unable to be cultivated elsewhere.

 
There have been instances recorded in ancient history regarding the use of cubeb, which are as old as 4th century B.C.  
There has been strong evidence that there was a trade between Java and Greeks of cubeb. In China, this spice was routed through India and later called Chinese cubeb.  
   

The Cubeb fruit, the red color ripe on the left & the dried ones.

The ancient book 'One Thousand and one nights', which was written around 9th century, recommends cubeb as a remedy for infertility as it also mentions that this has already been tried and tested by Arabs. In ancient China and Europe, cubeb was considered to be repulsive for demons.
In India, Sanskrit texts included cubeb in various remedies. Charaka and Sushruta prescribed a cubeb paste as a mouthwash, and the use of dried cubebs internally for oral and dental diseases.
 

Pure & Therapeutic Essential Oils :

This oil is Therapeutic Grade. Commercial Grade essential oils are usually made of the left over plant materials after finishing the therapeutic distillation process. The commercial grade oils retain a robust fragrance suitable for soap making, candle making, as well as cosmetic manufacturing. Unfortunately, because of the reduced active therapeutic content, the commercial grade oils will not be suitable for aromatherapy or massage therapy applications. Silky Scents Essential Oils are all Pure and Therapeutic Grade, not Commercial Grade.

 

 
 
 
 
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Breathe More Easily for Diffusers

 
   Ingredients:
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  5 drops Cubeb, 2 drops Lime, 7 drops Pine Needle Wild Crafted, 6 drops Lavender Bulgarian, 5 drops Eucalyptus Globulus, Purified Water
 
  Fill the small container or bowl with purified water. Add essential oils to the water bowl. You may add less or more essential oils, depending on your preference of strength for the scent in the room. Once the candle is lit and heats up the bowl filled with water and essential oil, it will then start to scent the room.
 
 
 

 
 
 

Stress Relieving Massage Oil

 
   Ingredients:
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  5 drops Cubeb, 5 drops Cinnamon Leaf, 5 drops Grapefruit White, 5 drops Lime, 5 drops Basil Holy, 4 teaspoon Carrier Oil
 
  Mix all ingredients with the carrier oil of your choice to make your own customized and natural massage oil. Apply to skin and massage the mixture into the skin for at least 30 minutes or until the oil is fully absorbed by the skin. To remove excess, simply rub cornstarch on the area and wipe clean.
 
 
 

 
 
 

Restful Sleep Massage Oil

 
   Ingredients:
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  7 drops Cubeb, 5 drops Sandalwood Australian Organic, 10 drops Lavender 40/42, 4 drops Marjoram Wild Crafted, 4 drops Bay Laurel, 4 teaspoon Carrier Oil
 
  Mix all ingredients together and apply to the upper chest, back of the neck, shoulders, and along the back. Then have a restful and relaxing night of sleep. Do not drive or do anything that requires full attention after applying this blend. 
 
 
 

 
 
 

Travel Comfortably Massage Oil

 
   Ingredients:
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  8 drops Cubeb, 4 drops Spearmint, 5 drops Cinnamon Bark, 3 drops Palmarosa, 20 drops Clove, 4 teaspoon Carrier Oil
 
  Mix all ingredients together and apply to the upper chest, back of the neck, and shoulders 1 hour before traveling to help ease and bring comfort.
 
 
 
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Important Note: The information provided in the Oil Profiles area is for educational purposes only. This data is not considered complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate.
 
 
  General Safety Information: Do not take any oils internally without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and give children only the gentlest oils at extremely low doses. It is safest to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children. A skin patch test should be conducted prior to using an oil that you've never used before.  
 

 

 

 
 

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