Ravintsara (Cinnamomum camphora ct. cineole) is a minty essential oil with a fresh, clean aroma and a top note. Steam distillation from leaf, it is a versatile blending oil that pairs well with Eucalyptus (Radiata), Tea Tree, Lavender. For topical use, keep dilution at or below 5%.
Ravintsara (Cinnamomum camphora ct. cineole) is a minty essential oil, steam-distilled from the leaf, produced in Madagascar. Its aroma is fresh, clean, sitting as a top note in a blend. It's commonly paired with Eucalyptus (Radiata), Tea Tree, Lavender, Lemon (Cold Pressed). Keep topical use at or below 5%. It is noted for cineole. Always patch-test first.
Aroma & character
Aroma
Traditional aromatherapy associations
Traditional associations only — not medical claims or evidence of efficacy.
Properties
| Perfumery note | Top |
| Aroma family | Minty |
| Chemical family | Oxide |
| Material type | Essential oil |
| Extraction | Steam distillation |
| Plant part | leaf |
| Origin | Madagascar |
| Blending factor | 4 |
| Volatility index | 2 |
| Tenacity (hours) | 1.5 |
Safety & dilution
| Max topical dilution | 5% |
| Max facial dilution | 2.5% |
| Pregnancy | No specific caution recorded |
| Nursing | Generally suitable when properly diluted |
| Children | Generally suitable, well diluted (from ~6 years) |
| Cats | Not recommended |
| Dogs | Generally suitable when properly diluted |
Safety flags
Evidence: Traditional — EODB: 12 GC-MS analyses (Cinnamomum camphora).
For education only — not medical or veterinary advice. Essential oils are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Always patch-test and consult a qualified professional before use during pregnancy, on children, with pets, or with a health condition.
Scale amounts to any container with the dilution calculator.
Blends well with
Used in these blends
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Frequently asked questions
What does Ravintsara smell like?
Ravintsara has a fresh, clean aroma, classed as a minty oil with a top note.
What is the safe dilution for Ravintsara?
For topical use, keep Ravintsara at or below 5%, and 2.5% on facial skin. Always patch-test before wider use.
Is Ravintsara safe to use during pregnancy?
Our dataset records no specific pregnancy caution for Ravintsara. That is not the same as it being established as safe — always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any essential oil during pregnancy.
Is Ravintsara safe to use around children?
Ravintsara is generally considered suitable for children when well diluted (from around 6 years old). Consult a professional for young children.
Is Ravintsara safe around pets?
For cats — avoid; not considered safe; dogs — generally lower-risk when well diluted. Diffuse only in ventilated spaces and consult a veterinarian.
What does Ravintsara blend well with?
Ravintsara pairs well with Eucalyptus (Radiata), Tea Tree, Lavender, Lemon (Cold Pressed), Frankincense (Carterii).