Ravensara anisata

Ravensara is a name easily confused. Ravintsara is the leaf oil of Cinnamomum camphora grown in Madagascar. Ravensara aromatica (No. 2532) is a leaf oil led by limonene. Ravensara anisata is distilled from bark and smells of anise. These are three distinct materials.

01 · Origin

A tree of the laurel family, Lauraceae, endemic to the forests of Madagascar. This oil is distilled from the bark of wild trees.

02 · Chemistry

Methyl chavicol, also called estragole, dominates and gives the anise character. Methyl eugenol, limonene and linalool follow. Oils high in methyl chavicol and methyl eugenol are used at low concentration and kept out of formulations intended for sensitive groups.

03 · In Practice

Sweet, anisic and lightly spicy, with a woody bark undertone. A top-to-middle note. Natural perfumery, diffusion and olfactory study, particularly alongside basil, tarragon and star anise, which share the anise profile. Blends with orange, bay, clove, cinnamon leaf, black pepper and fennel.

General information: For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.