Botanical Name Ravensara aromatica
Plant Part Leaves
Extraction Method Steam Distillation
Origin Madagascar
Description The Ravensare tree is 20 meters high with several buttress roots at the base. It has a reddish bark that is very aromatic, and small green elliptical leaves.
Color Colorless to pale yellow
Common Uses Ravensara may assist with respiratory problems, colds and flu, canker and cold sores, cuts, wounds, burns, anti-biotic, liver, lung infections, rhinopharyngitis, flu, sinusitis, viral hepatitis, cholera, herpes, infectious mononucleosis, insomnia, and muscle fatigue. It is also viewed as an excellent treatment for athlete’s foot.
Strength of Aroma Medium
Blends well with clove, eucalyptus, lavender and rosemary
Aromatic Scent Ravensara has a medicinal scent - camphorous with fruity notes.
History The people of Madagascar refer to Ravensara essential oil as the oil that heals. Considered to be a very good oil to use in blends as it lends intelligence to them.
Cautions Do not take internally. Avoid when pregnant