Ravensara aromatica (Madagascar):

Ravensara aromatica is valued for its antiviral support, immune wellness support, respiratory wellness support, and its traditional association with the pituitary and Third Eye energy centers.

Traditional Information:

Respiratory Wellness Support (Primarily Cineol), Antiviral Support & Pituitary Support.

Use small amount along with other respiratory oils in air diffuser or spritzer for respiratory support and environmental cleansing. Also may dilute in carrier oil for muscle comfort. 

• Antiviral Support, Antibacterial Support, Immune Wellness Support: A respiratory essential oil that supports immune wellness, smells pleasant, and is very skin-tolerant, with no known side-effects or cautions at typical usage levels. Can be used externally or by inhalation. Supports comfort during seasonal wellness challenges and promotes restful relaxation and recovery from physical fatigue.
• Regenerative: Traditionally used to support vitality, recovery, and immune wellness during periods of fatigue and seasonal wellness challenges. Supports respiratory comfort, sinus wellness, and overall wellbeing.
• Supports Skin Recovery: Supports healthy skin repair and comfort. Traditionally used for skin wellness concerns. Often combined with Foraha Oil (Calophyllum inophyllum) as part of a restorative skin-care routine.
• Blends With: Eucalyptus, Niaouli, Myrtle, Lavender, Citruses, Pine, Spruce, Juniper, Cypress, Cedar and small amounts of phenols.

7.5 ml (1/4 oz): $9.95; 15 ml (1/2 oz): $17.50; 30 ml (1 oz): $31.50; 50 ml: $54.50. 

Energetic Observations: This one opens up the channel and balances the energy between the solar plexus and the Third eye, and everything in between, including the throat. It is like an oval of energy, working on both octaves, a very specific pathway opening up that circuit and then going into the core to support energetic balance on a cellular level. -Star Johnsen-Moser, Intuitive Energetic Healer.

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

The above information is for educational purposes only, and nothing contained herein should be construed as medical advice.

References:

References provided below are a representative sampling of research over the past 15 years which documents the antiviral support, antibacterial support, anti-infectious support, immune-building support activity of essential oils in the Lauraceae (nutritional, spicey Laurel) family, but does not claim or imply the effectiveness of Ravensara aromatica in any particular situation - only that this may be an area of interest for future research.

Saika T, Saira W, Waseem R, Khushboo S et al. A comprehensive review of the antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral potential of essential oils and their chemical constituents against drug-resistant microbial pathogens. Dept of Chem, Islamic Univ of Science & Technology;  Instrumentation Division, Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu, India 2017.