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Ravensara

羅文沙葉 Ravensara

植物學名: Ravensara aromatica

製造精油部份: 葉
萃取方法: 蒸餾法
來源國: 馬達加斯加
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這高大的樹長於馬達加斯加. 整棵羅文莎樹都散發著強烈的香味. 當地人就以樹皮、樹葉和果實用作香料和醫藥用途. 它的精油是從葉中提取, 並透過漫長而緩慢的蒸餾程序才能提煉得來. 成份有桉油酚占60%至75%, 還有部分松烯、松香醇、沈香醇香丁香酚. 這精油幾乎是無色, 香味比迷迭香更為精緻和好聞. 適合相配精油有丁香, 尤加利, 薰衣草和迷迭香等. 屬高揮發度精油.

羅文莎葉的功能很多, 幾乎可與薰衣草相提並論. 事實上, 它和薰衣草是有點類似, 將羅文莎葉和其他精油混合後的效果往往比單獨使用的效果好. 它是非常安全的精油, 適合任何人使用. 它有抗病毒和刺激免疫系統的能力, 特別適合治療感冒和類感冒病毒感染症, 當感冒剛開始出現時即時使用效果最好. 晚上睡覺前洗個羅文莎葉泡澡浴可以杜絕感冒病毒的侵襲. 加強使用於按摩、蒸汽吸入法等多管齊下, 絕對可以在一天之內停止感冒症狀. 羅文莎葉是良好的肌肉舒張劑和止痛劑, 很適合治療關節疼痛和肌肉緊繃, 特別是和焦慮有關的肌肉關節問題. 它也可以刺激情緒和精神, 適合過度疲倦、憂鬱和肌肉無力的患者.

羅文莎葉有卓越的抗病毒能力. 可治療病毒性肝炎和病毒性腸炎, 但必須由受過醫藥訓練的芳香治療師使用. 它也可以對抗某些細菌, 在家中薰香燃點可保謢我們免受流行感冒菌侵襲. 這方法很適合用來治療呼吸道感染, 像是鼻竇炎和鼻喉黏膜炎、支氣管炎、百日咳和袪痰等. 如果和沒藥、松樹、百里香等其他合適的精油混合效果會更好. 它的強烈抗病毒作用很適合用來治療口唇疱疹、帶狀疱疹和生殖器官疱疹. 如用在治療生殖器官疱疹時, 可用聖約翰草油為基劑, 並將羅文莎葉和永久花精油混合使用. 而治療口唇疱疹則可加入薰衣草和洋甘菊來減輕疼痛.

使用禁忌: 孕婦應避免使用.

【精油使用注意事项】

1、怀孕初期几个月内以及小孩最好避免使用精油来按摩或泡澡。

2、皮肤或体质敏感者,请在使用前先进行敏感测试。

3、除少部分精油,如薰衣草、茶树等可直接涂抹于皮肤外,其它大部分精油用于身体肌肤时,必须稀释或用基础油调和后才能使用,除非有其它特别的建议。

4、肌肤上使用柑橘类精油(如佛手柑、柠檬等)后四小时内请勿在阳光下曝晒。

5、精油不能取代药物。因此,使用后如症状未改善,请一定要看病就医,绝不可因使用精油而放弃原先已在使用的药物。

6、患有高低血压、癫痫、神经及肾脏方面疾病的病人请小心使用。使用前最好先请教芳香治疗师。

7、请按建议量使用。使用过量会导致反效果,甚至对身体造成过大负担。

8、请避免小孩直接碰触,以免误用而发生危险。

9、避免用塑料、易溶解或油彩表面的容器,稀释精油时需使用玻璃、不锈钢或陶瓷器。

10、精油最好不要内服,除非获得芳香治疗师或医师的指示 .

【精油的保存方法】

1、品质精良的精油,必定是使用深色玻璃瓶装,常用深蓝色或深棕色,可防止紫外线。

2、放置于阴凉处,避免阳光直射。但不必存放于冰箱。

3、将瓶口直立向上放置,不用时将瓶盖拧紧。

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Ravensara

Ravensara aromatica (sometimes called clove nutmeg) is a member of the Lauraceae (laurel) family, and originates in Madagascar. The name ravensara is a latinization of the Malagasy word ravintsara. Other Malagasy names include havozo, hazomanitra and tavolomanitra. The leaves and twigs of R. aromatica have a mildly camphorous aroma similar to eucalyptus.

The Ravensare tree is 20 meters high with several buttress roots at the base. It has a reddish bark that is very aromatic, and small green elliptical leaves.

The people of Madagascar refer to Ravensara essential oil as the oil that heals. Considered to be a very good oil to use in blends as it "lends intelligence" to them. The essential oil of R. aromatica is used as a fragrance material in the perfumery industry, and as an antiseptic, anti-viral, antibacterial, expectorant, anti-infective in natural and folk medicine.

Essential oil Primary aromatic components are:

 
  • limonene 19.38%
  • sabinene 11.40%
  • methyl chavicol 7.94%
  • α-pinene 5.55%
  • linalool 5.26%
  • methyl eugenol 5.00%
  • germacrene d 4.76%
  • terpinen-4-ol 4.00%
  • e-caryophyllene 3.54%
  • δ-3-carene 3.52%
  • myrcene 3.43%
  • α-terpinene 2.98%
  • β-pinene 2.91%
  • γ-terpinene 2.15%
  • α-phellandrene 1.99%
  • camphene 1.33%
  • (z)-β-ocimene 1.30%
  • α-thujene 1.13%
  • 1,8-cineole 1.08%
  • para-cymene 0.97%
  • α-humulene 0.79%
  • α-copaene 0.69%
  • β-elemene 0.63%
  • δ-cadinene 0.60%
  • terpinolene 0.56%
  • δ-elemene 0.55%
  • α-cubebene 0.47%
  • α-terpineol 0.38%
  • α-guaiene 0.37%
 
  • bornyl acetate 0.36%
  • elemol 0.34%
  • elemicin 0.23%
  • γ-muurolene 0.22%
  • borneol 0.21%
  • bicyclogermacrene 0.20%
  • γ-cadinene 0.19%
  • (e)-β-ocimene 0.19%
  • β-cubebene 0.16%
  • eugenol 0.12%
  • α-muurolene 0.11
  • δ-amorphene 0.10%
  • α-eudesmol 0.10%
  • cis-para-menth-2-en-1-ol 0.10%
  • ortho-cymene 0.09%
  • β-selinene 0.09%
  • β-bourbonene 0.08%
  • trans-cadina-1,4-diene 0.08%
  • trans-para-menth-2-en-1-ol 0.08%
  • cis-sabinene hydrate 0.08%
  • trans-sabinene hydrate 0.08%
  • caryophyllene oxide 0.07%
  • β-copaene 0.07%
  • germacrene b 0.07%
  • cis-muurola-3,5-diene 0.07%
  • trans-cadina-1(6),4-diene 0.06%
  • γ-eudesmol 0.06%
  • β-eudesmol 0.05%
  • guaiol 0.05%

Ravensara Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Ravensara aromatica

Plant Part: Leaves

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Origin: Madagascar

Colour: Colorless to pale yellow

Consistency: Thin

Note: Top

Strength of Aroma: Medium

Blends well with: Clove, Eucalyptus, Lavender and Rosemary

Aromatic Scent: Ravensara has a medicinal scent - camphorous with fruity notes.

Common Uses: Ravensara may assist with respiratory problems, colds and flu, canker and cold sores, cuts, wounds, burns, anti-biotic, liver, lung infections, rhinopharyngitis, flu, sinusitis, viral hepatitis, cholera, herpes, infectious mononucleosis, insomnia, and muscle fatigue. It is also viewed as an excellent treatment for athlete's foot.

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION: Caution should be taken when using Essential Oils. Do not use any oils without consultation from a qualified aroma therapy practitioner. All Essential Oils should be kept out of the reach of children.

DISCLAIMER: This information is provided purely for informational purposes only, and does not in any way purport to be medical or prescriptive suggestions. Any reference to medicinal or health benefits is not meant to treat or diagnose any problem and is not meant to replace professional medical advice and should not take the place of any prescribed medication that has been prescribed by a physician.

The material in this website is not meant to take the place of diagnosis and treatment by a qualified medical practitioner. Since the actual use of essential oils by others is beyond our control, no expressed or implied guarantee as to the effects of their use can be given nor liability taken. Essential oils are to be used at your own discretion. Any application of the recommendations is at user's sole risk. The Altiec disclaims any liability arising directly or indirectly from the use of this information and assumes no responsibility for any actions taken.

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