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Ravensara Essential Oil

Latin name Ravensara aromatica - Family species Lauraceae

Oil Selection Guide

Color - Clear (colorless)
Viscosity - Watery
Scent - Woody, herby, bit spicy, camphory
Perfume Aroma - Top note

Oil Source Information

Plant Type - Tree / Shrub
Parts Used - Leaves / Branches
Countries of Origin - Madagascar, Australia
Extraction Method - Steam distillation

Known Chemical Constituents

1,8-cineole, a-pinene, b-pinene, p-caryophyllene, terpenyle acetate, b-caryophyllene

Uses of Ravensara

Used somewhat in aromatherapy. Also found in pharmaceutical products.

Ravensara blends well with

 

Special Precautions*

Not fully known at this time.
* See Safety and Usage.

References and Resources

See References and Resources page.


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