Indiginous to Madagascar, the Ravensara tree is a member of the Lauraceae (laurel) family. It is 20 meters tall with several buttress roots at the base, with a reddish bark that is very aromatic, and small green elliptical leaves.
Its name in Malagasy means 'aromatic leaf'. It should be noted that Ravintsera (cinnamonum camphora) is not from the same species as Ravensara, and is not the same Essential Oil. Blends well with: Clove Bud, Eucalyptus, Lavender and Rosemary.
Ravensara is not to be confused with Ravintsara oil which comes from the botanical Cinnamomum camphora as Ravensara is a completely different oil chemically and aromatically. It has a spicy, herbal aroma whereas the Ravintsara smells very reminiscent of Ecalyptus Globulus. Don’t be fooled by other companies who sell the cheaper Ravintsara and try to pass it off as Ravensara. If you get this oil from another vendor and it smells like Eucalyptus then you have been duped.
Botanical Name | Ravensara anisata Danguy, fam. Lauraceae |
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Country of origin | Madagascar |
Cultivation | Wild harvested |
Extraction Method | Steam Distilled |
Plant part | Leaf |
Color | Colourless to pale yellow liquid. . |
Scent | Aromatic Scent: top note with a medium aroma, Ravensara Essential Oil has a camphorous aroma with woody and anise notes. |
Strength of Aroma | Medium |
Note | Top |
Ingredients | Ravensara anisata Danguy, fam. Lauraceae |
Usage |
Bath (may need fixed oil), inhaler, light bulb ring, massage, mist spray, steam inhalation. Use diluted - 50:50 dilution (one part essential oil: one part of carrier oil). Then, apply several drops (2-4) on location, ankles and wrists. Apply to chakras/vitaflex points. Directly inhale or diffuse. |
Blends well with | Clove Bud, Eucalyptus, Lavender and Rosemary. |
Warnings | No |
Manufacture | Best Natures Cosmetic |
Country of Manufacture | Canada |
Disclaimer |
This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate. |