Technical data
- Product Name: Ravensara
- Latin name: Ravensara aromatica
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin:
- Parts used:
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- CAS: 91770-57-9
Features
- Scent: Fresh, green, woody with a soft anisic-camphoraceous undertone and a clean herbal finish
- Scent type: Woods and mosses
- Note: Middle
- Color: Colorless to pale yellow
- Viscosity: Thin, free-flowing
Blends with
Madagascar Morning
Purpose
- An uplifting diffuser blend for a clear-headed start.
- Recipe
3 drops Ravensara, 2 drops lemon, 1 drop rosemary in a diffuser with 100 ml water
Quiet Forest Balm
Purpose
- A grounding chest and shoulder massage blend for cool evenings.
- Recipe
2% dilution: 12 drops Ravensara, 6 drops cedarwood, 4 drops frankincense in 30 ml jojoba oil
Dillution guideline
- Use at 1–3% dilution in a carrier oil such as jojoba or argan for topical application on adults.
- Patch test
Always patch test: apply a small amount of the diluted blend to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.
- Children
Avoid use on children under 6. For ages 6+, use at lower dilutions (0.5–1%) and never apply near the face.
- Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding unless guided by a qualified aromatherapist.
- Pets
Keep away from cats, dogs, and birds; diffuse only in well-ventilated rooms with an exit route for animals.
- Photosensitivity
Not typically associated with photosensitivity.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional.
- Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from sunlight and heat. Keep out of reach of children.
