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Cedrelopsis grevei
8-15€ / 10ml
Katafray (Cedrelopsis grevei) is a tree endemic to Madagascar, where it grows in the dry forests of the south and west of the island. Malagasy people have used its bark for generations against joint pain and fevers -- the bark is prepared as a decoction or maceration. Katafray essential oil is relatively recent in the Western aromatic pharmacopoeia. It was popularized by French-speaking aromatherapists who work with Malagasy plants.
Katafray has an original biochemical profile, rich in ishwarane and copaene -- sesquiterpenes rarely found in essential oils. Its anti-inflammatory and analgesic action is powerful and well tolerated (not skin-burning, not hepatotoxic). It is an interesting alternative to wintergreen for people who cannot tolerate salicylates.
Les propriétés listées reposent sur des études in vitro et/ou un usage traditionnel. Sauf mention contraire, elles n'ont pas été validées par des essais cliniques humains rigoureux. Ces informations ne constituent pas un avis médical.
Anti-inflammatory
Traditional use
Analgesic
Traditional use
General tonic
Traditional use
Katafray is a well-tolerated natural anti-inflammatory and analgesic. It is used in massage diluted to 10-15% for joint and muscle pain. It is an alternative to wintergreen for people on anticoagulants (no methyl salicylate). Its tonic action also makes it a good complement to conifer essential oils for fatigue.
Adapté à la diffusion atmosphérique. 3-5 gouttes, 15-20 min maximum par heure. Ne pas diffuser en continu.
Diluer dans une huile végétale avant application. Respecter les dosages recommandés selon la zone et le public.
Non recommandé par voie orale. Utiliser exclusivement par voie cutanée ou en diffusion.
Les huiles essentielles suivantes se combinent particuli\u00e8rement bien avec katafray pour renforcer ou compl\u00e9ter ses effets :
Katafray (Cedrelopsis grevei) is a tree endemic to Madagascar, traditionally used as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic. Its essential oil is rich in ishwarone, a unique molecule. Relatively new in Western aromatherapy (2000s).
It is one of the best anti-inflammatory essential oils for joints. Ishwarone has a powerful and well-tolerated anti-inflammatory action. In massage diluted to 10-15%, it relieves osteoarthritis, rheumatism and muscle pain. Combines well with lemon eucalyptus.
It is generally well tolerated. Main precautions: dilute for skin application (possible irritation at high concentrations), avoid during pregnancy by precaution. Its warm, woody scent is pleasant.
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