Ravintsara - Essential Oil

Madagascar

• Botanical Name: Cinnamomum camphora
• Botanical Family: Lauraceae
• Extraction Method: Steam distillation
• Part of the Plant Used: Leaves
• Geographic Origin: Madagascar
• Main Constituents: 1,8-cineole, alpha-terpineol, sabinene, limonene
• Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid
• Odor: Fresh, camphoraceous, slightly spicy
• Density: 0.900 - 0.920
• Refractive Index: 1.460 - 1.475
• Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in oils and alcohol

• Immunostimulant: Strengthens the immune system, helping to prevent and fight infections.
• Antiviral: Effective against viral infections, including colds and flu.
• Expectorant: Helps clear the respiratory passages, facilitating breathing.
• Antibacterial: Aids in combating bacterial infections and purifying the air.
• Anti-inflammatory: Reduces inflammation and helps relieve muscular and joint pain.

• Aromatherapy: Used for its immune-stimulating and purifying effects in diffusion and inhalation.
• Cosmetics: Incorporated into formulations for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
• Wellness: Employed in spas and wellness centers for its relaxing and purifying benefits.
• Pharmaceutical: Used in health products for its medicinal properties.

• Diffusion: Add a few drops to a diffuser to purify the air and strengthen the immune system.
• Inhalation: Inhale directly or with a tissue to help clear the respiratory passages and boost immunity.
• Topical Application: Dilute in a carrier oil (such as coconut oil) and apply to the chest or affected areas to benefit from its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
• Aromatic Bath: Add a few drops to your bath for a relaxing and purifying experience.

• Do not use undiluted on the skin. Always dilute in a carrier oil before application.
• Use in small quantities, as Ravintsara oil can be potent.
• Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, as well as children under 3 years old.
• Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
• Perform a skin tolerance test before use to ensure there are no adverse reactions.