Ravintsara essential oil - Cinnamomum camphora

Family : Lauraceae

Certification : Essential oil from organic crops, controlled, certified, 100% pure and natural, uncut, not deterpenated. It benefits from the AB mention, certified by Ecocert France (FR-BIO-01).

Part of the plant used : leaves

Method of obtaining : steam distillation

Origin : Madagascar 

The ravintsara a tree native to the tropical and humid forests of Madagascar. Wild, it can reach 6 to 8 meters high. It is therefore cultivated by lowering its branches to facilitate the picking of its flowers, which gives it its original shape. It has long been confused with Ravensara Aromatica, with less antiviral and more sedative and calming properties.

The essential oil is colorless and gives off a characteristic odor due to its milder action than that of eucalyptus.

It is a delicious smelling essence whose aroma is close to that of rosemary and lavender. In diffusion, it will protect you from viral infections. It is therefore the queen of essential oils during the winter period because it will promote the natural resistance of your body. Both antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral and expectorant, it is extremely effective on colds.

It also relaxes the muscles and can relieve pain. Being a good stimulant, it will help you fight fatigue or depression. This non-toxic essential oil is as easy to use and as versatile as lavender.

Sabinene, 1.8 cineole, α-terpineol
*The chemotype is the identity card of the essential oil, its composition chemically defined by chromatographic analysis. The same plant can have several compositions depending on the place and the variety. A chemotype depends on a property, an odor, a taste.

Coldness, pain, fatigue, depression, insomnia, shingles, etc.

 Allergens naturally contained in this essential oil : D-Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool.

Main : Antiviral, Immunostimulant, Broad-spectrum antibacterial, Expectorant..

Secondary : Broad-spectrum antifungal, Spasmolytic, Anti-inflammatory, Cerebral and physical tonic, Muscle relaxant, Improves sleep quality, Analgesic.

This essential oil was previously called "Aromatic Ravensara" (Ravensara aromatica). It was a botanical naming error. To know everything about the difference between Ravensare er Ravinstara, read our file on the subject.  

Essential oils are powerful natural substances and should therefore be used with care. Even if essential oils have been used since Antiquity, their mode of use and the precautions for use are often poorly known. Many books deal with essential oils. It is therefore advisable to refer to it to find out about the traditional modes of use.

 Note : For diffusion, you can use our packaging in 30 and 100 ml bottles (organic essential oil packaged by Penntybio, AB certified for Aroma Plantes).

An essential oil is made up of chemically defined molecules (about 10,000 listed) that have been secreted by special plant cells. It can consist of from one to several hundred molecules, which helps explain why some essential oils have many properties but different therapeutic effectiveness. To guarantee the properties necessary for effective aromatherapy, it is important that an essential oil is 100% pure and natural (not cut, not deterpenated, not mixed with alcohol or vegetable oils) and preferably organic. This is the case for the essential oils we sell. They are sold in tinted bottles with a dropper cap.

Go to the "Properties and characteristics of essential oils" file. Whether pure or mixed, you can use them in our different diffuser models. The information given on each essential oil is for guidance only. Beware of self-diagnosis, do not hesitate to consult an aromatherapist or any other recognised professional and read our special file "properties of essential oils"in our thematic files. 

Essential oils are primarily used to help you treat many ailments. But beware, even if essential oils are often extracted from edible plants, their concentrations make it necessary to remain cautious and respect their curative power. The use of essential oils is relatively simple and if you follow a few basic rules, they will put their therapeutic genius at your disposal. Covering with essential oils has more advantages than disadvantages.

Find in our primer of care with essential oils, all the ailments for which the essential oil of ravintsara enters the composition of the mixture :

Angina, Mouth ulcers, Pertussis, Muscle cramps, Immune defence, Diarrhea, Epidemic, Fever, Flu, Herpes, Insomnia, Nasopharyngitis, Sinusitis.

WARNING : These properties, indications and methods of use are taken from reference works or websites in aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and phytotherapy. They are found there on a regular basis and many of them have been confirmed by observations in the scientific community. However, this information is given for information purposes, it can not in any way constitute medical information, nor engage our responsibility. For any use of essential oils for therapeutic purposes, consult a doctor.

Precautions for use : Keep out of reach of children. Do not use in children and pregnant or breastfeeding women. Prolonged use not recommended.