Ravensara anisata
10-22€ / 10ml

Anise ravensare (Ravensara anisata) is a Malagasy endemic tree, distinct from both ravintsara and ravensara aromatica. Its essential oil has a strong anise scent due to high methyl chavicol (estragole) content, similar to tropical basil.
Rich in methyl chavicol (80-90%), it shares the antispasmodic profile of tropical basil. Same precautions apply regarding estragole (potentially carcinogenic at high doses, occasional use only). Less commonly available than tropical basil.
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.
Antispasmodic
Confirmed traditional use
Antiviral
Traditional use
Digestive
Facilite la digestion, réduit les ballonnements et les spasmes intestinaux.
Traditional use
Analgesic
Traditional use
Anise ravensare is used like tropical basil for digestive and muscular spasms. Same precautions: occasional use only (max 7-10 days), adults preferred. If tropical basil is available, there is no particular advantage to choosing anise ravensare instead.
Non recommandé en diffusion. Privilégier l'application cutanée diluée ou l'inhalation contrôlée.
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 ravensare anisee pour renforcer ou compl\u00e9ter ses effets :
Ravensara anisata is a Malagasy tree whose essential oil is rich in methyl chavicol (estragole). Not to be confused with ravensara aromatica or ravintsara. Its anise scent distinguishes it.
No. Different species, different chemistry. Ravensara anisata = estragole (anise). Ravintsara = 1,8-cineole (eucalyptus). Completely different properties. The confusion between Malagasy essential oils is a classic pitfall.
Estragole is potentially carcinogenic in prolonged use (like tropical basil). Short courses, moderate doses. Estrogen-like, contraindicated in hormone-dependent cancer and pregnancy. For adults only.
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