Botonical Name | Cinnamomumcamphora1, 8-cineole |
CAS # | 8007-01-0 |
Country of Origin | Madagascar |
Color & Odor | Colorless to Light Yellow clear Liquid with eucalyptus like fresh odor. |
Solubility | Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water. |
Specific Gravity | 0.9020 - 0.9150@ 20 °C |
Optical Rotation | -20 ° to -10 ° |
Refractive Index | 1.4500 - 1.4750 @ 20 °C |
Flash Point | >100 °C |
Major Constituents | 1,8-cineole, sabinene, alpha-terpineol |
Plant Part Used | Leaves |
Extraction Method | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
Ravintsara Oil is extracted from the leaves of the Ravintsara tree. which belongs to the family of Lauraceae (laurel). In botany it is known as Cinnamomumcamphora which has a warm smell reminiscent of eucalyptus. CONSTITUENTS:
1,8-cineole, sabinene,alpha-terpineol,alpha-pinene,β-pinene, terpinen-4-ol,myrcene, γ-terpineneAROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
Awarm smell reminiscent of eucalyptus. COMMON NAMES:
Ravensara USES:
The oil is said to have high antibacterial and anti viral characteristic due to which it proves to be very efficient in healing allergic cases and viral. It boosts the immune system and treats all kinds of respiratory diseases. The smell of the oil is strong and fruitful in curing coughs and cold. It acts an antiseptic for bruises and cuts. In the cases when one suffers from insomnia this product proves to useful in curing the sleeplessness by providing a state of relaxation and calmness to mind and body. It provides unbelievable results in stressful conditions or treating the person who is suffering from depression. The oil happens to be of great importance when a person has joint or muscle pain. It gets absorbed deep within by tissues and helps the targeted area regain the flexibility and mobility.