Description
Cinnamonum camphora
Madagascar
100% Organic conttent
The essential oil distilled from the leaves of Cinnamonum Camphora trees grown in Madagascar typically is made of 50 to 60% 1.8 cineole, an oxide, 15 to 30% of monoterpenes (sabinene, alpha terpineol, alpha pinene) and 5 to 15% of Monoterpenols (a-terpineol, linalool). This accounts for the highly decongestant and anti-viral/microbial aspects of the oil but also for its ability to calm and soothe. It is the presence of the monoterpenols in the oil that gives Ravintsara its gentle floral note softening the harsh and aggressive tones of cineole so predominant in eucalyptus globulus and Rosemary officinalis.
THERAPEUTICALLY
Ravintsara is a powerful decongestant, anti-viral and anti-bacterial. It is an oil of choice to help and seek relief from any lung infections – cold, flu - breathing congestion – cough, bronchitis – as it helps loosen mucous, clear blocked sinuses, and soften the effects of allergies.
It is and ideal oil to use when there are coughs, colds, influenza and other respiratory ailments such as asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis, laryngitis, tonsillitis and otitis. It acts as a tonic when one is lethargic or congested with white or clear catarrah.
Use it for tissue repair in cases of shingles, herpes, verrucas, warts and athletes foot.
It can be used as an immune support by dispersing the oil as a preventative measure.
Glandular fever, ME and immune deficiency are also assisted with ravintsara.
The gentle aspect of Ravintsara soothes and calms, brings lightness to the head made heavy with the side effects of flu or seasonal hay fever. It releases tension in the body and in the mind, promoting peace and relaxation and welcoming restorative and reparative sleep.
Gabriel Mojay recommends the oil for nervous debility, chronic anxiety, melancholy, mild depression as well as aching muscles and sinews. Gabriel recommends it for restlessness and insomnia, weakened immune systems and to open the chest and instil a sense of positivity.
Ravintsara is fresh and light never wanting to overpower. It clears, cleanses and purifies, filling the air with a soft floral yet invigorating quality. Its gentle nature is what makes it unique, neutralising the presence of external factors from both the physical and mental in a calm and soothing way - An all around healer in a single oil.
A Short Story about Three Trees - Ravintsara, Ravensara & the True Camphor Tree
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