Ravintsara bio essential oil from Primavera

Ravintsara bio

Plant family : Laurel family (Lauraceae). The Camphor tree ( Cinnamomum camphora ), also Camphor laurel called. The camphor tree grows as an evergreen tree that reaches heights of up to 30m. The camphor tree has its home in East Asia. It is also grown to a greater extent in Sri Lanka and East Africa, as well as in Brazil. In these areas it is a highly invasive species. Cineole chemotype Ravintsara bio mainly in Madagascar, which is where the name comes from.

Ravintsara means something like “the good leaf”. The ravintsara tree is a native camphor tree and can reach heights of up to 20m. The essential oil Ravintsara bio is obtained from the leaves of the tree. In folk medicine in Madagascar, the name Ravintsara refers to the positive properties of the plant Cinnamomum camphora Cineol, which have been known for centuries.

Risk of confusion! The essential oil of ravintsara (Cinnamomum camphora) is often confused with the similar-sounding oil of ravensara (Ravensara aromatica), which has a different spectrum of activity. When buying, it is best to pay attention to the Latin name!

Ravintsara is very skin-friendly and is therefore often used in massage oils, scented baths and in creams and ointments.

Despite its powerful effects, Ravintsara is still something of an insider tip and unknown to many people. This has the advantage that it is not as easy to find as other essential oils and that there is less choice, but that there is also less shyness with the oil and it is easier to get a really natural oil of good quality and no waste.

1 liter of essential oil is obtained from around 200 kg of branches

TIP: A massage with the essential oils of Ravintsara-bio and lavender (20 drops in 10 ml St. John’s wort macerate) is a very helpful support in times of flu, colds, viral diseases and if you are very nervous.

Ravintsara bio goes very well with: cardamom and all citrus oils-eg Cedrat , Blood orange or Petit grain

Before internal use, please consult specialist books, doctor or aromatherapist.

Effect physically: Antibacterial, anti-virus, lowers fever, increases blood pressure, helps with: fever, flu, bronchial diseases, strengthens the immune system. Excellent for colds, respiratory illnesses and flu, as well as coughs, throat irritation and hoarseness

Effect on the soul: nerve strengthening, balancing, activating, strengthening, refreshing, strengthens the immune system. For cleaning the air of pathogenic viruses and bacteria. Ravintsara bio is also concentration-enhancing, vitalizing, antiseptic and invigorating. around

INCI: Commiphora Camphora (Camphor) Leaf Oil, Limonene **
** natural components of essential oil