INCI name ; Cinnamomum Camphora Leaf Oil

CAS number 92201-50-8

SKU code ; EN-RAV-0010

EXTRACTION METHOD ; 

PARTS USED ; Steam Distilled Essential Oil

ORIGIN  ; Madagascar

COMMON NAMES : Ho Leaf, Camphor Tree

APPEARANCE : Colorless to pale yellow liquid

ODOUR NOTE : Fresh, slightly sweet, spicy, eucalyptus aroma

QUALITY : 100 % pure natural  whole essential oil.

STORAGE CONDITION ; Store in a cool dark place

CAUTION ! sometimes confused with Ravensara essential oil (Ravensara aromatica or anisata). Ravensara is a different plant with other properties.

CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA

Considered one of the must have essential oils to keep in your first aid kit, Ravintsara essential oil will help keep you and your family healthy right at the onset of winter affections like colds, bronchitis, sinusitis and especially flu. Powerful yet extremely well tolerated and safe to use, Ravintsara is also a relaxing and calming essential oil 

More info: 

Ravintsara, Ho-Wood and Camphor essential oils all come from the same plant, namely Cinnamomum camphora, the Camphor tree.

Depending on where the Camphor tree grows (or any plant species, really), it develops specific biochemical characteristic (called chemotypes) proper to insure its survival, defences, and reproduction in that environment.

Ravintsara – meaning “the leaf that is good for you”- is the name given by the people of Madagascar to their Camphor tree. Originating from Asia and introduced to Madagascar, it has adapted, and developed its own specific biochemical composition. Ravintsara essential oils, distilled from the leaves, is high in cineole (1.8 cineole (eucalyptol) and has no camphor.

 (Camphor oil comes from Vietnam and is high in camphor, while Ho-wood grows in china and its essential oil is high in linalool)

Fantastic for this use +++

Acceptable (suitable) for this use ++

Tolerable (not great for this use)+

Don't use for this purpose --

Massages & body care

• Body massage  use 1 to 6 drops essential oil for 10 ml carrier oil (0.5 to 2 % concentration) +++
• Body care use 2 to 6 drops essential oil for 10 ml carrier or base (1 to 2 % concentration) +++
• Bath First mix 10 to 15 drops of essential oil with 20 ml vegetable glycerine or 1 cup of Epsom salts +++

Diffusion

• Ultrasonic Diffusers for air purification, use 10 mn 3 times a day. +++
• Spray Add 5 drops of essential oil for 10 ml of vegetable glycerine and add water +++
• Steam Inhalation --  add 5 drops of essential oil to a pot of hot water +++

Others 

• Homecare ++

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Reported benefits & properties:

• Antiviral and expectorant
• Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory
• Powerful energizing, immunity booster
• Antioxidant,
• Antifungal,
• Flavour and aroma enhancer.
• Analgesic,
• Anti-anxiety, antidepressant, sedative.
• Pest repellent

Traditionally used to improve:

• headaches
• stomach aches,
• viral affections, colds, and flu symptoms
• insomnia, mood, anxiety
• Deep fatigue, both physical and mental

• To purify and clean the air: Eucalyptus radiata, Niaouli, clove, Tea tree, thyme
• As expectorant: rosemary, eucalyptus radiata, pine

Do not use during the first 3 months of pregnancy / breastfeeding 

Keep out of reach of children and pets.

As a general rule, always perform a skin patch test before using your essential oils for the first time.

DO NOT USE UNDILUTED and seek medical and specialist advise when in doubt