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
- bay
- benzoin
- bergamot
- black pepper
- cardamom
- cedarwood
- clary sage
- cypress
- eucalyptus citriodora
- eucalyptus dives
- eucalyptus globulus
- eucalyptus radiata
- frankincense
- geranium
- ginger
- grapefruit
- lavender
- lemon
- mandarin
- palmarosa
- pine
- rosemary
- sandalwood
- sweet marjoram
- tea tree
- thyme
Special Precautions*
Not fully known at this time.
* See Safety and Usage.
References and Resources
See References and Resources page.
