Ravintsara Essential Oil

🌿 Ravintsara Essential Oil 100% Pure – Cinnamomum camphora QT 1,8 cineole

✨ Main Properties

• 🛡️ Powerful antiviral: Supports the body against winter viruses.
• 🌬️ Natural expectorant: Helps breathing in colds, coughs and flu.
• 💪 Immune stimulant: Boosts natural defenses and energy.
• 🔥 Anti-inflammatory: Relieves joint and muscle discomfort.
• 🧘 Nervous system calming: Promotes relaxation and restful sleep.
• ✨ Antioxidant: Protects against premature aging.

🌿 Common Uses

• Respiratory system: Bronchitis, sinusitis, congestion, cough.
• Immune system: Seasonal immune support.
• Nervous system: Stress, anxiety, insomnia.
• Muscles and joints: Rheumatism, fatigue, tension.
• Skin: Oily skin, acne, small irritations.

🛠️ Practical Recipes

Massage

• Immune & energy boost:
  ➤ 3 drops Ravintsara in 1 tsp Almond oil. Apply to lower back twice daily.
• For breathing relief:
  ➤ 10 drops Ravintsara + 10 Niaouli + 5 Thyme + 5 Balsam Fir in 10 ml carrier oil. Massage chest and feet 3 times/day.
• Cold sore care:
  ➤ 1 drop Ravintsara + 1 Niaouli + 1 Thyme linalool on affected area, 3 times/day.

Diffusion

• Purify air & ease breathing:
  ➤ 4-5 drops Ravintsara + Lemon + Eucalyptus globulus in ultrasonic diffuser.

🤝 Blends Well With

• Thyme
• Niaouli
• Tea Tree
• Scots Pine
• Eucalyptus radiata
• Peppermint
• Sweet Almond Oil (carrier)

💧 Recommended Dilutions

👉 Adults: up to 2%
👉 Children (over 6 years): up to 0.25%

📖 Expert Note

“Ravintsara is one of the most effective essential oils for winter respiratory issues. Its versatility and ease of use make it a must-have in any natural first aid kit.”
– Luís Rodero, Aromatherapist

🧾 Identification

• Botanical name: Cinnamomum camphora (QT 1,8 cineole)
• Family: Lauraceae
• Origin: Madagascar
• Extraction method: Steam distillation
• Distilled part: Leaves
• INCI: Cinnamomum camphora Leaf Oil

⚠️ Safety

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Always perform a patch test (apply to inner elbow).
• Topical use: Suitable when diluted.
• Diffusion: Suitable.
• Phototoxicity: None.
• Sensitizing: No.
• Irritating: No.
• Natural allergens: Limonene.

📦 Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from light and humidity to prevent oxidation.

ℹ️ Important

Information provided by Essenciales is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. The International Federation of Aromatherapists does not recommend ingestion of essential oils unless under qualified medical supervision. Always dilute properly. Avoid during pregnancy, epilepsy, liver insufficiency or serious conditions without professional advice. Not for children without proper knowledge.

Never ignore professional medical advice.