Ravintsara essential oil is used in aromatherapy to temporarily relieve coughs due to colds.

Description:

• BOTANICAL NAME: Cinnamomum camphora cineoliferum
• PLANT PART EXTRACTED: Leaf ORIGIN Madagascar
• CULTURE Organic, certified by ECOCERT® ICO
• CHEMOTYPE1.8 CINEOLE
• OTHER NAME Malagasy camphor tree
• EXTRACTION METHOD Steam distillation
• ODOR Spicy, sweet, eucalyptol, fresh and balsamic
• COLOR Colorless to light yellow
• NPN80073214

Usage:

• Topical (Adults) Mix 1 to 5 drops in 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) of vegetable oil; apply evenly in a thin layer to the chest every 8 hours, 3 times daily.
• Inhalation Add 4 to 12 drops in a bowl of warm water or a diffuser. Inhale slowly and deeply for 5-10 minutes up to 3 times daily.

History:

Native to Asia, Ravintsara (Cinnamomum camphora cineoliferum) also known as Madagascan Camphor, yields an essential oil, derived from the distillation of its leaves, that smells like Camphor. Not to be confused with Ravensare (Ravensara aromatica), a tree unfortunately in the process of extinction, which produces two essential oils (depending on whether the leaves or the bark are used) whose properties are different from those of Ravintsara. The essential oil that is commonly sought after is Ravintsara for its antiviral and immunostimulant properties.

Warning:

FOR EXTERNAL AND OCCASIONAL USE ONLY. DO NOT USE ORALLY. DO NOT USE UNDILUTED ESSENTIAL OIL. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

In case of accidental ingestion, seek emergency medical attention or call a Poison Control Center. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes; in case of contact, rinse thoroughly with vegetable oil. Do not use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. If you have epilepsy or asthma, consult a health care practitioner before using this product. May cause an allergic reaction (e.g. skin rash, irritation and dermatitis and/or respiratory tract irritation); if so, discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner. If nausea, dizziness, headache or allergic reaction occurs, discontinue use. Do not use on inflamed, damaged, irritated, sensitive or dermatitis skin. Hypersensitivity may occur; in this case, discontinue use. Avoid exposing treated areas to the sun. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen or persist.