Ravintsara
Ravintsara
Ravintsara Essential Oil
Ravintsara essential oil is a great respiratory oil. Inhaling it known to relieve fear, anxiety, and nervous fatigue. It can be mildly sedative and helps the mind and body relax, inducing sleep. Energetically, ravintsara helps us realize our own potential, and energizes the desire for positive change.
Aromatic Profile
Top Note: Clean, fresh, citrusy, eucalyptus like notes
Heart Note: Fresh, citrusy, eucalyptus, camphor like notes
Base Note: Fresh, citrusy, eucalyptus, camphor like notes
Classification: Top note
Tenacity: Medium
In natural perfumery, ravintsara essential oil is used in making herb based perfumes, green notes, and diffuser blends.
Combines well with eucalyptuses, conifer oils, and as well as many others.
More About Our Ravintsara Essential Oil
Size: 5ml amber glass bottle or 1.5ml amber glass sample vial
Source: Madagascar
Distillation: Steam distilled from certified organic, wild leaves
Botanical Name: Cinnamomum camphora
Note: This is a completely different oil from ravensare essential oil. It is also different from white camphor essential oil, which is distilled from the same species but a different chemo-type.
Homeopathic Properties of Ravintsara Essential Oil
Uses
Internal–inhalation, diffusion
External–topical, skin application, massage, bath, energy centers and meridian points
Observations and Anecdotal Information
Ravintsara essential oil comes from the Cinnamomum Camphora Tree, which is originally native to parts of East Asia and more specifically, China, but now grows all over the globe including part of Austrailia, the US and Madagascar. The Camphora tree was introduced to Madagascar in the mid-18th century, and has long become adapted to the different environment, resulting in a changing of its chemotype to include around 50% cineole. Which is why ravintsara is distilled in Madagascar.
Similarly, ravensare essential oil also comes from Madagascar and has often led to confusion between the two. Many people seem to think that these oils are one and the same, and they even call the oil “ravensara” in many cases, adding to the confusion. But that is not the case as these two essential oils are vastly different.
It is important to know that ravintsara is primarily a respiratory oil, great for treating common colds and the flu. However it is not a remarkable anti-viral like the ravensare is, and therefore should not be used as a treatment for shingles or herpes outbreaks.
Ravintsara is instead a treatment for insomnia, joint and muscle pain, and a useful deodorant. It is known to be used as a treatment for acne, since it’s good to apply on small cuts, scrapes, and wounds. And most of all, it makes a very fine oil for inhalation to treat coughs, colds, pneumonia, bronchitis, and sinusitis.
Cautions
Generally recognized as safe at normal dosage.
Avoid use during pregnancy.
Avoid use with small children and infants.
Keep all essential oils away from eyes.
Store in a safe place, out of the reach of children.
All internal uses should be researched and/or supported by a health care professional. Product quality and dosage are critically important when using essential oils internally.
None of our products are recognized or approved by the FDA. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. This information is anecdotal, and is provided for educational purposes only. It is not meant to be taken as medical advice. See a health care professional for medical advice. More about our disclaimer.
