Other Names : Agathophyllum aromatica, Ravensara aromatica<br>Ravensara is a rainforest tree native to Madagascar.
==Special Precautions of Ravensara==
* Do not confuse with [[Ravintsara]] Oil.
* Avoid while pregnant. May cause skin irritation.
* Due to the 90-95% concentration of Estragole (Methyl Chavicol) contained in Ravensara Bark Oil, it is strongly encouraged that only Ravensara Leaf Oil is used unless under the direct guidance of a qualified aromatherapist. For Ravensara Leaf Oil, Tisserand and Young indicate that the Estragole percentage range is 2.4-11.9% and recommend a dermal maximum usage rate of 0.12%.
* See precautions [[Aromatherapy]]
==Health Benefits and uses of Ravensara are==
It has been used to ease occasional respiratory complaints, and has a very awakening aroma.
*Influenza
*Colds
*Bronchitis
*Other Respiratory Track Infections
*Cold Sores
*Shingles
*Joint and Muscular Pain.
== References ==
[[Category:Treatments]]
[[Category:Aromatherapy]]
[[Category:Essential oil]]