Ravintsara essential oil - Cinnamomum camphora

Family : Lauraceae

Certification : Guaranteed 100% pure, natural and from organic farming. Certified AB by Bureau Veritas Certification France (FR BIO 01).

Part of plant used : leaves

Method of obtaining : distillation

Origin : Madagascar 

Ravintsara is a tree native to the tropical rainforests of Madagascar. Wild, it can reach 6 to 8 metres in height. It is therefore cultivated by lowering its branches to make it easier to pick its flowers, which gives it its original shape. It has long been confused with Ravensara Aromatica, which has less antiviral and more sedative and calming properties.

The essential oil is colourless and has a characteristic odour due to its milder action than that of the eucalyptus.

1,8-Cineole, a.-terpineol, a.-Pinene
*The chemotype is the identity card of the essential oil, its chemical composition 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 odour, a taste. 

Tinted bottle of 30 ml or 100 ml. Also available in 10 ml with the AB logo. 

The essential oil of ravintsara is THE star of the anti-viral essential oils. The name of this highly aromatic tree from Madagascar means "good leaf" in Malagasy. The main constituents are cineole and terpenes.

Note : This essential oil used to be called "Ravensare aromatique" (Ravensara aromatica). This was a botanical naming error. To learn more about the difference between Ravensare and Ravintsara, read our file on the subject.

Properties of the essential oil of Ravintsara in diffusion

No need to worry about using this essential oil for diffusion. Expectorant, anti-infectious, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, immuno-stimulant, stimulating and draining. A powerful disinfectant and purifier, it will help you stay in shape during the winter and stimulate the body's natural defences. Its stimulating action will help you to keep a positive state of mind, and will promote quality sleep, thus allowing you to stay in good shape. Diffusion for 1 hour in living rooms, morning and evening. No contra-indications for diffusion except for allergies to its components. 

Substances naturally contained in Ravintsara essential oil: Cineol 1,8 (Eucalyptol), alpha terpineol, alpha pinene, beta pinene, Terpinene 4-ol, Camphor, gamma terpinene, Myrcene, alpha terpinene, beta caryophyllene, Trans beta ocimene, Trans nerolidol, D-Limonene, Para cymene. Allergens naturally contained in Ravintsara essential oil: D-Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool.

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 mainly used to help you treat many disorders. But be careful, even though essential oils are often extracted from edible plants, their concentrations mean that you have to be careful and respect their healing power. The use of essential oils is relatively simple and if you follow some basic rules, they will put their therapeutic genius at your disposal. Covering with essential oils has more advantages than disadvantages. 

In the event of allergy, in particular respiratory, the greatest prudence is essential for this mode of use. The opinion of a specialist is then recommended. Do not use essential oils that are aggressive against the mucous membranes (essential oils rich in phenols or aldehydes). 

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.