Ravensara Ravensara aromatica
- Common Names
- Ravensara Oil , ravensare, havozo, hazomanitra
- Botanical Name
- Ravensara aromatica
- Syn. Agathophyllum aromatica
- Family
Medicinal Uses & Benefits of Ravensara Oil
How to Use| Side Effects | Plant & Garden| Aromatherapy Oil | Folklore
- Medicinal Uses: * Nerve/Back Pain
- Properties: * Antibacterial * Antifungal * AntiViral
- Parts Used: Essential oil from leaves and bark
How to Use: Ravensara
Preparation Methods & Dosage :Essential Oil
Ravensara Remedies
Plant Description
The ravensara tree is native to Madagascar and grows up is 20 meters high with reddish bark and strongly aromatic simple, elliptical leaves.
Related Species Ravintsara Cinnamomum camphora The names ravintsara and ravensara are easily confused, but are not related botanically.
History and Traditions & Folklore
The essential oil is referred to as "the oil that heals" and is is obtained by steam distillation from the leaf. It's fresh scent is smooth, slightly spicy, and earthy