Amphora Aromatics Ravensara Essential Oil

Ravensara essential oil has strong anti-viral properties which make it perhaps the most effective of essential oils against flu and other respiratory viruses.  Most potent when used as a steam inhalation - add a few drops to a bowl of warm water and inhale.

Despite it's strong anti-viral properties it's a comparitively gentle oil which can be safely used with children and the elderly. A must for the First aid cabinet.

When well diluted in a carrier oil it makes a good chest rub and massage treatment for those suffering from respiratory viruses. It can also have an uplifting and stimulating effect on body and mind and may be a soothing tonic for the nerves and muscular tension.

Useful during the winter if feeling a little under the weather a few drops in the bath with Tea Tree and lavender may help. 

• Use in Massage, baths and inhalations
• Useful in stressful situations
• Strongly anti-viral, stimulating and muscle-ease
• An under-valued essential oil that can be very helpful in easing flu symptoms
• Oil is extracted from its leaves by slow steam distillation
• Blended with lavender and chamomile it can relieve the pain associated with shingles
• Stimulating, reviving and restoring
• Traditionally referred to as 'the oil that heals'

Historical Background
All parts of this tree are aromatic and the local people have used it since time immemorial. In the 18th Century, Baume distilled an oil from its bark.

Properties
Ravensara aromatica Leaf Oil is the volatile oil obtained by steam distillation from the leaves of Ravensara aromatica, Lauraceae
The aroma is like a mild version of Rosemary. Related to Bay laurel
Muscle ease, strong anti-viral. Mentally and physically stimulating.

You may find that Ravensara blends especially well with Roman Chamomile, Lemon, Thyme, Lavender, Myrtle and Ginger.

Dilute to 5% or less in a carrier oil before skin application.

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Cineol, pinene, terpineol, linalol and eugenol.
Ravensara aromatica Leaf Oil

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