Description of Ravensara Essential Oil

Ravensara essential oil has a eucalyptus-like, slightly sweet, & marginally fruity aroma. The color of the oil is clear to pale yellow. It is steam distilled from the leaves and twigs of its tree.

The name ravensara is a latinization of the Malagasy word ravinstara. Other Malagasy names include havozo and hazomanitra.

Why Auroma 100% pure and natural, therapeutic grade Ravensara essential oil from The Aromatherapy Place? So you needn’t worry about buying essential oils that are adulterated: Auroma has an on-site full laboratory where all essential oils undergo rigorous testing and analysis. This is done using the latest in Quality Assurance with Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) equipment to accurately analyse each batch of essential oils we receive from our farmers and distillers. We do this even with the growers we have dealt with for over 20 years. Every batch, every time!.

Properties of Ravensara Essential Oil

antiseptic, strongly antiviral, antibacterial, expectorant, and neurotoxic

Aromatherapy uses for Ravensara Essential Oil

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Specific Uses: Ravensara essential oil has excellent antiviral properties, and is thought by some to be particularly effective against influenza.

Safety information for Ravensara Essential Oil

Please visit our General Essential Oil Safety Information page for important safety guidelines on using essential oils.

Specific Safety Information: Ravensara essential oil is non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitising. See The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy by Salvatorre Battaglia, Second edition published by The International Centre of Holistic Aromatherapy in 2003 page 294.