Ravensara aromatica
Essential oil is extracted from
a member of the Lauraceae
family, a tree to a height of
20m with several buttress
roots at the base.
Reddish bark and
strongly aromatic, simple
elliptical leaves, superior face
green and inferior face
lifeless. Easily distinguished
by its small green flowers.
Fruit with six septum inside.
It is native of Madagascar,
this species is abundant in
the humid central eastern rain
forests between 700-1000
metres altitude.
Traditionally used
crushed and mixed with
water, the bark and stem are
used as a tonic and anti viral.
The leaves are burnt at
home after a death to prevent
sickness from
spreading.
Ravensara aromatica
makes an ideal winter oil used
for its penetrating clearing
actions. It is a strong
antiseptic. Vaporize to reduce
airborne germs.
Latin Name:
Ravensara aromatica
of the lauraceae family.
Natural Touch
Aromatherapy's clear,
colourless oil is extracted
from the leaves of the tree by
a long slow distillation
process. The aroma has a
penetrating quality and is not
unlike rosemary although it
is considered to be more
delicate.Historically the native
people used the tree for
medicinal purposes. The
extracted oil has anti-viral
properties.
An oil that is often
reached for at the first sign of
a cough, cold or sore throat.
Refreshing after a long period
of study or mental
activity.
Ravensara
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