Ravintsara essential oil is used in aromatherapy to help temporarily relieve coughs associated with the common cold. BOTANICAL NAME Cinnamomum camphora cineoliferum PART OF PLANT EXTRACTED Leaf ORIGIN Madagascar CULTURE Organic, certified by ECOCERT® SACHEMOTYPE 1.8 CINEOL OTHER NAME Malagasy camphor EXTRACTION METHOD Steam distillation ODOR Spicy, sweet, eucalyptol, fresh, and balsamic COLOR Colorless to light yellow
Topical (Adults) Mix 1 to 5 drops in 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) of carrier oil; apply a thin layer evenly to the chest every 8 hours, 3 times daily. Inhalation Add 4 to 12 drops to a bowl of warm water or a diffuser. Inhale slowly and deeply for 5-10 minutes up to 3 times daily.