Ravensara Essential Oil
Botanical Name: Agathophyllum aromatica or also known as Ravensara aromatica
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Leaves
Note Classification: Middle
Aroma: Slightly spicy, camphory, woody herbaceous
Largest Producing Countries: Madagascar
Traditional Use: No information available.
Properties: Analgesic, antibacterial, anti-infectious, antiseptic, antiviral, carminative, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant
Benefits: Colds, congestion, cuts, fatigue, fever, general tonic, muscular aches and pains, wounds.
Blends Well With: Bay, bergamot, black pepper, cardamom, cedarwood, clary sage, cypress, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, mandarin, marjoram, palmarosa, pine, rosemary, sandalwood, tea tree, thyme
Of Interest: The seeds are known as Madagascar nutmeg and are used in cooking and medicines.
Safety Data: Avoid while pregnant. May cause skin irritation.
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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.
As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier).