RAVENSARE (Ravensara aromatica) and HAVOZO (Ravensara anisata)

Steam distilled from leaves of the tree. (Another grade of oil is produced from the stems). 18
different species of this tree exist in Madagascar. Cinnamomum camphora is commonly distilled
and sold as true ravensare, but its medicinal properties are much less refined. It is sometimes
sold as ravintsara as well. True ravensare that is unadulterated is rare.

SAFETY: Safe at normal dosage. Very low toxicity and high skin tolerance. Avoid using with
infants and very young children.

USAGE HISTORY: Very long medicinal usage in Madagascar, among native peoples.
Ravensare leaves, fruits, and seeds are all used, along with bark which is used to make rum.

PROPERTIES:
• Topical; inhalation; internal--oral, suppository.
• Used extensively as a topical oil for treating wounds and infections. Can be applied neat
like lavender to wounds, cuts, and abrasions. It produces dramatic results when used as
a treatment for herpes zona (shingles), and may also be useful for cold sores and other
herpes outbreaks. Combine with callophyllum inophyllum (Foraha) for this purpose.
• Inhaled or applied topically to chest, it is effective for colds, viral and bacterial infections,
bronchitis, sinusitus, rhinopharyngitis, and all respiratory infections or allergies. Helps
relieve upper respiratory congestion.
• Helpful for muscular pain and neuralgia. Relieves the pain of rheumatoid arthritis, and
any kind of muscular or joint pain. Combines well with thyme--linalool chemotype for
this purpose.
• Helps move lymphatic congestion and detoxify the lymphatic system; especially after
colds and flu
• It has been used to regenerate from immune suppressive conditions such as
mononucleosis, Epstein Barr syndrome, influenza, chicken pox, typhus, glandular
infections, and AIDS.
• Eases digestion and helps to stimulate the gall bladder; useful when recovering from
obesity.
• Stimulates easy urine flow; with continued use, it can eliminate genital herpes outbreaks.
• As a spinal application, it can relieve anxiety and stress related disorders.    

Makes a great massage oil, helping to unwind neuromuscular patterns and pain.

PERFUME NOTE: Top and heart notes

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:
Relieves nervous fatigue; relaxes mind and body, aids insomnia
Relieves fear and severe depression; helps one realize their potential and increase the desire for
change