THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF RAVINTSARA

Ravintsara is one of the most popular medicinal plants in Madagascar, and for good reason: it is considered a remedy for many bodily ailments. It is characterized by dense foliage, red berries and a distinctive camphorated scent. Ravintsara is also known as “false camphor”.

This medicinal plant is traditionally used by the Malagasy as an infusion to be drunk or inhaled to prevent or treat infections. It is also used to make numerous remedies, such as essential oils and balms.

What are the health benefits of Ravintsara?

Zoom in on all the useful information about Ravintsara.

Ravintsara is an immunostimulant

Ravintsara is best known as an excellent immunostimulant, ideal for helping the body cope with seasonal changes, when immunity tends to decline. It also helps prevent certain ailments that come with the cold of winter: flu, coughs, colds, etc.

In addition, thanks to its anti-inflammatory action, Ravintsara can be used to soothe the symptoms of shingles, which generally occur when the immune system is weakened. Simply apply Ravintsara essential oil locally to the affected areas to calm the rash.

You can also use Ravintsara to give your body a boost as soon as winter starts to set in, or if you’re feeling a bit under the weather. To do this, simply inhale a little essential oil by pouring a few drops into a tissue. You can also consume Ravintsara essential oil with a little olive oil or a lump of sugar.

For an intensive winter treatment, follow a 20-day course of treatment.

Ravintsara is an anti-inflammatory

Sportsmen and women and those who engage in regular physical activity are well advised to invest in Ravintsara balm, as this plant’s anti-inflammatory action helps relieve aches and pains in the joints. This is due in particular to its high eucalyptol and alpha-terpineol content.

Massaging muscles with Ravintsara balm after physical effort is ideal for soothing aches and relieving muscle fatigue.

Ravintsara is an expectorant

Ravintsara has mucolytic and expectorant properties, ideal for decongesting bronchial tubes in the event of a hacking cough. It is composed of monoterpenes, which act as decongestants and expectorants. This plant also contains eucalyptol, which has the same properties.

 So, do not hesitate to use Ravintsara essential oil to treat bronchial disorders such as sinusitis, colds, coughs, nasopharyngitis and whooping cough.

Le Ravintsara is a desinfectant

As evidenced by the existence of Ravintsara essential oil-based hand disinfectant gels, this plant also has disinfectant properties. Its essential oil can be diffused to purify the air, stop contamination and optimize recovery from fatigue and convalescence.

Ravintsara has relaxing and sedative properties

Ravintsara’s relaxing properties are far from common knowledge. In fact, the presence of α-terpineol combined with 1,8 cineole has a slightly sedative effect, helping you to relax and fall asleep.

To take advantage of these benefits, apply a small amount of Ravintsara balm or EO oil diluted in sweet almond oil to the wrists or solar plexus. This dosage is ideal for people suffering from sleep disorders, depression, anxiety, etc.

Caution! Although Ravintsara essential oil is beneficial in many ways and, according to naturopaths, not very toxic, it is contraindicated for children over 3 with a history of epilepsy or convulsions. Ravintsara essential oil is not recommended for children under 3, pregnant women or people on immunosuppressive therapy.

In general, and in case of doubt, it is always advisable to seek the advice of a health specialist before using Ravintsara oil as a treatment for illnesses.