DETAILS
The name Ravintsara, which scientific name is Cinnamomum camphora in Malagasy means "Good Leaf", indeed since centuries it is one of the main traditional remedies used by locals. Its fragrance is refreshing, reminding the Eucalyptus. It grows wild in the rainforests of Madagascar, but can also be cultivated, it is a medium-sized tree from the Lauraceae family, it leaves are oval, alternate, leathery, broad, persistent and shiny on top, blooms from November to January.
PRODUCTION
The leaves are collected from the farmers at the right time and distilled in a steam current, it takes 90-100 Kg of leaves to produce 1 liter of essential oil, which has a highly aromatic scent, intense and persistent.
This essential oil has been produced to the highest ethical and environmental standards.
The main active constituents of essential oil of Cinnamomum camphora are terpene oxides (1,8-cineol), terpene alcohols (alpha-terpineol) and terpenes (pinenes).
PROPERTIES
Ravintsara essential oil, derived from the leaves of the Cinnamomum camphora tree, is prized for its many therapeutic properties.
It helps to prevent colds. It's also a natural antibacterial, expectorant, immunostimulant, anti-inflammatory, stress relief, analgesic, antioxidant.
TIPS FOR USE
- This is an excellent oil for vaporisation. Put few drops of the Ravintsara essential oil in an aromatic diffuser or humidifier with some water.
- Cutaneous: few drops of ravintsara onto the solar plexus, wrists few times per day. You can also put few drops in a hot bath with salt or in creamy products like lotion or aloe or in massage oils.
- Oral: very few drops only if diluted in agave syrup or juice for example.
- Respiratory : Suffumigation in boiling water with 5 Ravintsara drops.
PRECAUTIONS
Follow the advice of a specialist for dosage and directions for use, especially during pregnancy and for children.
Do not use to children with epilepsy or seizure episodes
WARNING
This sheet is not a substitute for pharmaceutical or medical advice. In case of doubt or need, it is always recommended to consult a physician. Essential oils are not a substitute for medical treatment without prior medical or pharmaceutical advice. Naturemadagascar cannot be held responsible for any consequences resulting from the use, abusive or not, of the information mentioned in this document.
