Ravensara, or Ravensara aromatica, is a shrubby tree that is closely related to the Camphor tree, grows in high areas and is resistant to the cold.Ravensara Essential Oil is extracted from its broad, green, fresh leaves through steam distillation at low pressure. Oil can also be extracted by steam distillation of the bark.
Where is it from?
The Ravensara aromatica is native to Madagascar and grows there in the wild.
Fragrance description
Ravensara Essential Oil has a fresh, sweet and mild camphor scent similar to Eucalyptus.
Benefits of Ravensara Essential Oil
Warms and stimulates
Ravensara Essential Oil is beneficial for the cold winter months. It warms and stimulates the skin, calms the mind and promotes healthy sleep.
Antibacterial and antiviral
The antibacterial and antiviral properties of Ravensara Essential Oil help disinfect the ambient air. This makes it an ideal evaporation agent in workplaces, bedrooms and hospital rooms.
Reduces respiratory infections
Ravensara Essential Oil is a great help for colds and respiratory infections. It has an expectorant effect and widens the airways to help you breathe more freely.
Stimulates blood circulation
Ravensara Essential Oil stimulates the blood circulation. It helps remove waste and warms cold hands and feet.
How do you use Ravensara Essential Oil?
In a diffuser
Add 5 drops of Ravensara Essential Oil and 3 drops of Cajeput Essential Oil to the water tank of a diffuser and turn it on to disinfect your environment and relieve headaches.
In Bath
Mix 6 drops of Ravensara Essential Oil and 4 drops of Bergamot Essential Oil with a dash of neutral bath oil and add to a heated bath.
In a steam bath
Fill a basin with approximately 2 liters of hot water. Add 3 drops of Ravensara Essential Oil and 2 drops of Eucalyptus Essential Oil.Hold your face over the tub with a towel over your head to retain the vapor and inhale deeply through your nose. Beneficial for respiratory infections!
As a skin oil
Mix 5 drops of Ravensara Essential Oil, 5 drops of Rosemary Essential Oil and 50 ml of base oil (e.g. Argan oil) and apply to your skin to stimulate blood circulation.
