Description
Ravensara Essential Oil Profile
Botanical: Ravensara aromatica | Origin: Madagascar | Method: Steam Distilled
Characteristics:
A clear thin oil with a tinge of yellow. A slightly medicinal scent: eucalyptus-like, with a fruity hint.
Principal Constituents:
These are naturally occurring in the essential oil.
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- 1,8-cineole
- beta-pinene
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General Actions:
Antibacterial, anti-infectious, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antiviral, asthma, immune boosting, mouth ulcers, neurological, rhinopharyngitis, antifungal, fungal infection, chicken pox, herpes zoster, viral entinitis, viral hepatitis, flu, colds, detoxicant, expectorant, bronchitis and coughs, blocked sinuses, nerve tonic, insomnia, muscle fatigue, neuromuscular problems.
Safety:
Non-toxic, can be safely used on children. Internal use has been shown effective in extreme dilution.
Primary Therapy Agent:
Bacterial, fungal and viral infections, neurotonic, promotes sleep, anticatarrhal, mononucleosis, herpes, viral enteritis, hepatitis, influenza, bronchitis, sinusitis, common cold, insomnia, asthma, depression, anguish, profound nervous and physical fatigue.
Secondary Therapy Agent:
Employed in the Asian medical field as a children’s medicine.
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Angel Leah –
From what I have seen this oil actually works to get rid of viral-related skin issues (such as warts) when used continually and undiluted on affected areas.