plants
HomePlantsPhytochemicalsBlog
Ravensara

Ravensara

Latin Name: Ravensara aromatica
Description of Appearance: Ravensara is a tropical evergreen tree native to Madagascar. It has glossy green leaves and produces small, round fruits. The tree's bark is grayish-brown and its leaves have a pleasant aromatic fragrance when crushed.
Common Names:
  • Ravensara
  • Hazomanitra

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

Antibacterial

Active Ingredients: Terpinen-4-ol, a constituent of Ravensara oil
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves and twigs
Preperation Method: Diluted oil application or diffusion

Antiviral

Active Ingredients: Ravensara essential oil containing compounds like limonene and eucalyptol
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves and twigs
Preperation Method: Steam distillation to extract essential oil

Immune support

Active Ingredients: Various phytochemicals enhancing immune function
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves and twigs
Preperation Method: Aromatherapy or diluted oil application

Decongestant

Active Ingredients: 1,8-cineole found in Ravensara essential oil
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves and twigs
Preperation Method: Inhalation of steam or topical application

Active Phytochemical

Active phytochemicals found in this plant

Terpinen-4-ol

Description Terpinen-4-ol is a naturally occurring monocyclic monoterpene alcohol that is commonly found in essential oils such as tea tree oil. It is known for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

More plants

Tea tree

Tea tree
Latin Name: Melaleuca alternifolia
Description of Appearance: Tea tree is a small tree with narrow leaves and white fluffy flowers.
Common Names:
  • Tea tree
  • Narrow-leaved paperbark
  • Snow-in-summer