Ravintsara
Ravintsara: Cinnamomum camphora, Madagascar
Ravintsara, often referred as Ravensara, is an evergreen tree native to Madagascar and belongs to the same families as the cinnamon, laurel and camphor.
Introduced to Madagascar in the early 19th century, Cinnamonum camphora is mostly used for ornamental purposes but also grows in the wild highland areas to heights of 20-30 metres tall.
Here in Madagascar, the oil from this tree Ravintsara is known as “the oil that heals”. In the Malagasy language ravintsara means “good leaves” ” Ravina means leaf and Tsara means “good for you”.
The leaf of the tree is used in the central highlands of Madagascae as Folk remedy. Tea made made with the leaves is used to treat stomachaches and headaches. People who have colds and bronchial ailments rub ravintsara oil onto their chest and throats and stream the leaves and inhale the vapors. The leave are also used as condiment in certain culinary specialities. Malagasy people have given the tree “noble” statut on account of it’saesthetic and therapeutic vertues. Ravintsara trees were planted on the estates of the noble families in Madagascar, and they can be found in many yards in the highlands. When the French colonists noticed how the Malagasy people revered the ravintsara leaf, they planted ravintsara on the ground of hospitals and missions so they, too; could take advantage of it’s medicinal benefits.
Ravintsara essential oil
We intend to export high-quality essential oil which is fair trade certified, in conformity with international standards.
Ravintsara oil is extracted from the leaf of the tree by steam distillation.
It is limpid and colorless and has a deep, comphorous, woody, slightly floral scent. Although it smell comphorous, the oil contains no camphor. Its rich supply of cineol (comprising 50 to 70 percent of the oil) is responsible for camphorous aroma.
The oil is soothing and relaxing, and it is popular in massage oil blends. Aromatherapists believe that the oil can traval deep into muscle tissues and joints. Some have suggested that the oil can travel deep into muscle tissues and joints. Some have suggested that the oil has antiviral properties, and it is thought to relieve rheumatism and joint inflammation.
Ravintsara Seedling
Ravintsara Seedling newly treated in our nursery will be sold to farmers who are associated to our program of agricultural franchise (the franchisees), which allows them to access to a higher and more superior level of productivity and life style.