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* Do not confuse with [[Ravintsara]] Oil. | * Do not confuse with [[Ravintsara]] Oil. | ||
* Avoid while pregnant. May cause skin irritation. | * 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]] | * See precautions [[Aromatherapy]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:59, 2 November 2015
Other Names : Agathophyllum aromatica, Ravensara aromatica
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.
