Benefits
Ravensara essential oil is antiseptic, anti-viral, antibacterial, anti-infective d anti-spasmodic.It is an expectorant and is used to treat flu and shingles. It is a powerful analgesic effective on muscle pain, headache, toothache, earache, etc. It is also an excellent nerve tonic and has many uses in folk medicine in Madagascar.
Instructions for Use
May be added to hot water and inhaled, orused in a diffuser to treat respiratory conditions. For acute flu, take one drop every two hours. Mix 50-50 with tamanu nut oil and apply topically for the treatment of herpes zoster (shingles).
History and Additional Information
The Ravensara tree is a large evergreen which grows to a height of 20 meters and is found in littoral rainforest and low elevation evergreen forests. It adapts to all type of soils. The tree is native to Madagascar and the Comoros Islands, but now grows in other parts of the world.
Details
- Botanical name: ravensaraaromatic, ravensara anisata
- Family: lauraceae
- Other names: havozo, clove nutmeg, hazomanitra (the tree that smells) andtavolomanitra
- Part of plants used: leaves, bark
- Place for origin: Madagascar
Characteristics
- Odor/ fragrance: warm, mildly camphorous, hint of spice
- Color: colorless, pale yellow
- Aroma strength: medium
- Consistency: mobile
- Note: top to middle
Blending Suggestions: It is best blended with peppery and herbal oils. It also blends well with citrus and wooded oils proving it to be very versatile for aromatherapy.
Safety Precautions for this Essential Oil: Ravensara essential oil is very well tolerated under normal circumstances. Ingest this oil only under professional medical supervision.
Buy Essential Oil:
Highest Quality: Rocky Mountain
Expect to pay a bit more for a higher quality oil. Always choose the highest quality oil if you plan on using internally or topically.
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Best Value per ounce: Nature’s Kiss
This brand is less expensive per ounce, but still offers a great value.
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