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INGREDIENT FEATURES

antimicrobial

antiseptic

antiviral

immunomodulant

nerve tonic

stimulant

USER BENEFITS

harmonizes

neutralizes microbes

revitalizes from nervous fatigue

revitalizes from physical fatigue

stimulates the immune system

supports adrenal glands

supports digestive harmony

uplifts mood

USES

acne

infection

muscle fatigue

nervous fatigue

active

fragrance

ABOUT THE PLANT

Ravensara aromatica is native to Australia, Tasmania and Madagascar and thrives in humid conditions of rain forests with an altitude between 70 and 100 meters. It grows to a height of 20 meters with several buttress roots at the base, reddish-grey bark, leaves that are simple elliptical in shape, small, green flowers, and a fruit with six septum inside. In the laurel family of botanical plants, it belongs to the genus Cinnamomum; its seeds are a popular spice.

ABOUT THE OIL

Ravensara essential oil is distilled from the leaves of the tree.

OF INTEREST

Traditionally, Ravensara is referred to as 'the oil that heals.' The word means means "good leaf", referring to its many health benefits. Ravensara is used in African ethnobotanical traditions, where it is held in great esteem. It's widespread popularity and increasing demand has, unfortunately, led to deforestation, particularly along the eastern coastal area of Madagascar. This is an oil that should therefore be used judiciously, and purchased from an ethically harvested and sustainable source.

Traditionally, the Malagasy people use the bark and stem as a tonic and medicine. The leaves were also burnt in homes after a death to prevent the spread of disease. The anise flavored bark is used in the production of local rum.

Do not confuse “Ravensara” (the plant Ravensara aromatica) with “Ravintsara" (the plant Cinnamomum camphora)! “Ravensara” is a latinisation of the Malagasy word “ravintsara” and was generally given to the oils distilled from either plant, and there remains much confusion.

( + )-Limonene

Sabinene

Isoledene

Estragole

β-Caryphyllene

β-Myrcene

α-Terpinene

α-Pinene

linalool

δ-3-Carene

Terpinen-4-ol

γ-Terpinene

1,8-Cineole

β-Pinene

β-Phellandrene

α-Thujene

Camphene

γ-Cadinene

α-Copaene

ρ-Cymene

β-Elemene

(Ζ)-β-Ocimene

AROMATHERAPY

promotes:

courage

grounding

SUBTLE AROMATHERAPY

When it comes to the mind and emotions, Ravensara acts as a tonic that soothes and grounds feelings of excess movement, energy and anxiety, while also uplifting to cast away sadness and fear.

PERFUMERY

Not used in perfumery.

AROMA NOTES

clean

fresh

warm

with a lightly camphoraceous note

combines the freshness of 1,8-cineole found in oils such as eucalyptus and cajeput with the gentle warmth of the monoterpene alcohols suchs as those found in tea tree and rosewood

similar to eucalyptus, but softer and more refined

Blends well with: Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Clary Sage, Cedarwood, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Frankincense, Ginger, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lavender, Marjoram, Pine, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Tea Tree, and Thyme

Aromatherapy, A Complete Guide to the Healing Art by Kathi Keville and Miny Green

Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, Restoring Emotional and Mental Balance with Essential Oils by Gabriel Mojay

Essential Oil Safety, Second edition by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young

Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin by Steffen Arctander

The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy Second Edition by Salvatore Battaglia

The Fragrant Heavens, the Spiritual Dimension of Fragrance and Aromatherapy by Valerie Ann Worwood

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy and Herbalism