Ravensara Essential Oil

Fresh, herbal, lightly spicy, and sometimes faintly anise-like, ravensara essential oil is one of the more confusing oils in modern aromatherapy. Its name is extraordinarily similar to ravintsara, and decades of inconsistent labeling have caused the two completely different botanical oils to be mixed up in books, supplier catalogs, research papers, and online articles.

True ravensara traditionally refers to oil from the Madagascan tree long known as Ravensara aromatica. Modern botanical taxonomy has changed: Kew currently treats Ravensara aromatica as a synonym of the accepted name Cryptocarya agathophylla. Commercial essential-oil labels, however, still commonly use the older name.

That distinction matters because genuine ravensara can have very different chemistry from ravintsara. Leaf oils from the Madagascan tree may contain substantial amounts of limonene, sabinene, linalool, alpha-terpinene, estragole, methyl eugenol, or other compounds depending on the chemotype. Ravintsara, by contrast, traditionally refers to cineole-rich leaf oil from the Madagascan camphor tree, historically labeled Cinnamomum camphora.

For this reason, ravensara is an oil where botanical identification and batch-specific GC/MS information are particularly valuable. Rather than assuming that every bottle sold under the common name has the same fragrance, chemistry, or safety profile, check exactly what is inside.

🌿 What Is Ravensara?

Ravensara is associated with a large aromatic evergreen tree native to Madagascar.

The plant was traditionally known as:

Ravensara aromatica

Current Kew taxonomy places it under:

Cryptocarya agathophylla

Both names may therefore appear when researching the oil.

The tree belongs to the Lauraceae, the laurel family, which also contains aromatic plants associated with:

• Cinnamon
• Camphor
• Bay
• Ho wood
• Ravintsara

Kew recognizes Cryptocarya agathophylla as native to Madagascar, where it grows primarily in wet tropical forest.

⚡ Ravensara at a Glance

Feature	Ravensara
Traditional botanical name	Ravensara aromatica
Current accepted Kew name	Cryptocarya agathophylla
Plant family	Lauraceae
Native range	Madagascar
Plant part commonly used	Leaves
Typical extraction	Steam or hydrodistillation
Aroma	Fresh, herbal, spicy, green, sometimes anise-like
Chemistry	Highly variable by chemotype
Possible constituents	Limonene, sabinene, linalool, alpha-terpinene, estragole, methyl eugenol
Common uses	Diffusion, perfume, home fragrance
Aroma strength	Moderate
Important caution	Leaf and bark oils can differ substantially
Major confusion	Ravensara is not ravintsara

🌿 Ravensara vs. Ravintsara

This is the most important thing to understand about the oil.

Ravensara and ravintsara are not two spellings of the same word.

They refer to different botanical materials.

Ravensara

Traditionally labeled:

Ravensara aromatica

Current accepted Kew name:

Cryptocarya agathophylla

Native to:

Madagascar

Its chemistry can vary considerably among leaf-oil chemotypes.

Ravintsara

Traditionally labeled:

Cinnamomum camphora ct. 1,8-cineole

This is the cineole-rich form of the camphor tree cultivated in Madagascar.

Its leaf oil commonly has a much more:

• Eucalyptus-like
• Camphoraceous
• Fresh
• Cineole-rich

character.

A 2006 essential-oil authentication study successfully distinguished ravensara from ravintsara and found that two commercial oils labeled as Ravensara aromatica were actually ravintsara from Cinnamomum camphora.

That demonstrates that the confusion is not merely theoretical—it has occurred in the commercial marketplace.

🏷️ Why the Names Became So Confusing

Several things contributed to the problem.

Both oils became closely associated with Madagascar.

Their common names are almost identical.

Older references sometimes used botanical names inconsistently.

Commercial suppliers occasionally mislabeled one as the other.

And some early chemical analyses attributed cineole-rich compositions to ravensara that were probably actually describing ravintsara.

Today, the safest approach is simple:

Never identify either oil by common name alone.

Check the botanical name and preferably the batch’s chemical analysis.

🌱 What Does Ravensara Smell Like?

True ravensara leaf oil can smell different depending on chemotype.

Possible aromatic descriptions include:

• Fresh
• Herbal
• Green
• Slightly spicy
• Woody
• Lightly citrusy
• Mildly sweet
• Faintly anise-like

Some batches may smell considerably more anise-like because of higher estragole, also known as methyl chavicol.

Others may be more:

• Lemony
• Terpenic
• Herbal
• Woody

because compounds such as limonene, sabinene, alpha-terpinene, and linalool are more prominent.

This variability is one reason generic descriptions of “what ravensara smells like” can disagree.

🧪 Ravensara Has Several Chemotypes

Research on leaf oils from Ravensara aromatica in Madagascar demonstrated striking chemical variability.

Scientists identified several major chemical groups, including oils characterized by:

• More than 90% methyl chavicol
• Approximately 72–80% methyl eugenol
• Approximately 25–28% alpha-terpinene
• Approximately 25–34% sabinene

Some of the terpinene- and sabinene-rich oils also contained substantial limonene, linalool, and terpinen-4-ol.

That is an unusually large difference between oils from trees identified as the same botanical species.

For practical aromatherapy, it means you should not assume that one ravensara safety recommendation automatically fits every bottle.

🌿 Estragole, or Methyl Chavicol

One possible major constituent is:

Estragole

also called:

Methyl chavicol

Estragole has a sweet, spicy, distinctly anise-like fragrance.

It occurs naturally in several aromatic plants, including certain varieties or chemotypes of:

• Basil
• Tarragon
• Ravensara

Some ravensara leaf oils contain only modest amounts.

Others have been reported at extremely high percentages.

That difference is important for both fragrance and safety.

A high-estragole oil will smell very different from a limonene- or sabinene-rich batch and deserves more conservative formulation.

🌿 Methyl Eugenol

Another possible constituent is methyl eugenol.

Certain studied leaf chemotypes contained methyl eugenol at concentrations above 70%.

Methyl eugenol is a naturally occurring aromatic constituent found in several plant oils, but its cosmetic use is restricted because of toxicological concerns.

European scientific authorities have established very low maximum concentrations for naturally occurring methyl eugenol in finished cosmetic products.

For that reason, an oil containing substantial methyl eugenol is not something to formulate casually into leave-on body products.

Batch chemistry matters.

🌿 Limonene-Rich Ravensara

Not every bottle is dominated by phenylpropanoids such as estragole.

Some commercial leaf oils contain significant limonene, along with compounds such as:

• Sabinene
• Linalool
• Terpinen-4-ol
• Alpha-pinene
• Myrcene

These oils can smell brighter, greener, and somewhat citrus-like.

A commercial analysis of one ravensara leaf oil, for example, reported limonene around 19%, sabinene around 11%, linalool around 5%, and terpinen-4-ol around 4%, with smaller amounts of methyl chavicol.

This illustrates why checking your actual batch is more useful than memorizing one “standard” ravensara formula.

🌳 Ravensara Leaf Oil vs. Bark Oil

Another major distinction is leaf versus bark.

Research examining leaves and bark from individual trees found that bark oil was consistently dominated by methyl chavicol, with concentrations of approximately 83–98%.

The leaves showed much greater chemical variability.

For ordinary aromatherapy, the leaf oil is generally the more relevant product.

A bottle simply labeled “ravensara” without identifying the plant part leaves out important information.

🌿 What Was Ravensara anisata?

Older aromatherapy literature may refer to:

Ravensara anisata

This name was historically connected with a strongly anise-scented bark oil.

Modern Kew taxonomy treats Ravensara anisata as another synonym associated with Cryptocarya agathophylla.

Chemical work subsequently showed that the strongly methyl-chavicol-rich bark oil corresponded to what had previously been described as R. anisata oil.

Older botanical names can therefore make an already complicated subject even more confusing.

💨 Simple Ravensara Diffuser Blend

Because chemistry varies, first make sure you have a properly identified leaf oil and review the supplier’s safety information.

For a fresh botanical fragrance, try:

• 1 drop ravensara
• 3 drops lavender
• 3 drops sweet orange

Orange softens the herbal notes, while lavender creates a gentle floral bridge.

With an unfamiliar batch, start with a small amount rather than making ravensara the dominant fragrance.

🍋 Fresh Citrus & Herb Blend

Try:

• 1 drop ravensara
• 3 drops lemon
• 2 drops lavender
• 2 drops frankincense

Lemon emphasizes the brighter aspects of the leaf oil while frankincense provides dry resinous depth.

🌲 Ravensara & Cedarwood Blend

For a woodier fragrance:

• 1 drop ravensara
• 3 drops cedarwood
• 2 drops frankincense
• 2 drops sweet orange

This works particularly well if your batch has a green or terpenic character rather than a strongly anise-like profile.

🌿 Ravensara & Myrtle Blend

Try:

• 1 drop ravensara
• 2 drops myrtle
• 3 drops lemon
• 2 drops lavender

Myrtle adds clean botanical freshness without making the blend too sweet.

🍊 Ravensara & Orange Blend

For an easy everyday aroma:

• 1 drop ravensara
• 4 drops sweet orange
• 2 drops frankincense

Sweet orange is particularly useful if your ravensara has a stronger herbal or spicy edge.

🌙 Quiet Evening Blend

For something softer:

• 1 drop ravensara
• 3 drops lavender
• 2 drops cedarwood
• 2 drops frankincense

The woods and lavender keep the fragrance calmer and less sharp.

🌿 Ravensara & Marjoram Blend

For an herbal composition:

• 1 drop ravensara
• 2 drops marjoram
• 3 drops sweet orange
• 2 drops lavender

Marjoram adds warmth, while orange prevents the herbs from becoming too heavy.

🌲 Madagascar-Inspired Resin Blend

For a deeper fragrance:

• 1 drop ravensara
• 3 drops frankincense
• 2 drops cedarwood
• 2 drops orange

This does not recreate a traditional Madagascan formula, but it creates a warm forest-and-resin scent that complements ravensara’s botanical character.

🌸 Ravensara in Natural Perfume

Ravensara can be an interesting perfume material precisely because it does not smell like a conventional floral or wood.

Depending on chemotype, it can contribute:

• Herbal freshness
• Spice
• Green notes
• Anise-like sweetness
• Citrus-like brightness

Potential partners include:

Citrus

• Bergamot
• Lemon
• Lime
• Sweet orange

Florals

• Lavender
• Geranium
• Neroli

Herbs

• Marjoram
• Coriander
• Myrtle

Woods

• Cedarwood
• Sandalwood

Resins

• Frankincense

However, perfumery is also where batch chemistry becomes especially important because methyl eugenol and estragole content may affect allowable use levels.

🌸 Botanical Perfume Concept

For a fresh natural-fragrance direction:

• Bergamot
• Ravensara
• Lavender
• Cedarwood

Bergamot creates the top note.

Ravensara contributes green-spicy character.

Lavender forms the heart, while cedarwood anchors everything.

For a leave-on perfume, do not simply convert diffuser drops into a roller bottle. Review the safety limits for the specific ravensara batch and all other ingredients.

🌿 Is Ravensara the Same as Eucalyptus?

No.

A bottle of genuine ravensara may have some fresh medicinal or green qualities, but it is not eucalyptus.

The confusion partly comes from ravintsara, which can be rich in 1,8-cineole, the compound strongly associated with many eucalyptus oils.

True ravensara leaf oil may contain relatively little cineole depending on its chemotype.

If a bottle labeled ravensara smells overwhelmingly like eucalyptus and contains very high 1,8-cineole, verify whether it may actually be ravintsara.

🌬️ Traditional Respiratory Claims

Ravensara is sometimes marketed online for:

• Colds
• Coughs
• Sinus problems
• Bronchitis
• Influenza
• “Immune support”

Many of these claims may have been influenced by historic confusion with cineole-rich ravintsara.

That makes it particularly risky to repeat old aromatherapy descriptions without checking which plant was actually being discussed.

There is not strong clinical evidence establishing true ravensara leaf oil as a treatment for respiratory infection.

A pleasant fragrance can be used for comfort without describing it as medicine.

🦠 Antimicrobial Research

Researchers have evaluated steam-distilled ravensara leaves in laboratory antimicrobial experiments.

A 2010 study chemically compared Ravensara aromatica and Cinnamomum camphora from Madagascar and assessed biological activity using standard in-vitro antimicrobial measurements. The study was partly designed to clarify conflicting chemical information surrounding these oils.

Other work examining Madagascan essential oils found relatively low antimicrobial and antioxidant activity from the bark oil compared with several other aromatic plants.

The takeaway is important: “ravensara is a powerful natural antibiotic” is much too broad a claim for the evidence.

🍄 Antifungal Research

Different ravensara leaf chemotypes have also been investigated in agricultural fungal research.

Studies involving mango anthracnose found variable inhibition depending on the chemotype, illustrating again that chemical composition can strongly change biological activity.

This type of research may help scientists develop future crop-protection strategies.

It does not establish ravensara as a treatment for:

• Athlete’s foot
• Ringworm
• Nail fungus
• Vaginal yeast infections
• Oral thrush

Agricultural fungal experiments and human medical treatment are completely different contexts.

🧼 Does Ravensara Disinfect the House?

Do not assume so.

Even when an essential oil demonstrates antimicrobial activity in a laboratory, a homemade spray has not necessarily been validated as a disinfectant.

Effective disinfection depends on:

• Concentration
• Formulation
• Contact time
• Surface
• Target organism

Use ravensara primarily for fragrance.

When actual disinfection is required, choose a product formulated and tested for that purpose.

🌿 Ravensara for “Immune Support”

The phrase “immune support” appears frequently in essential-oil marketing but is often poorly defined.

A functioning immune system is enormously complex.

There is not strong human clinical evidence showing that diffusing ravensara:

• Prevents colds
• Prevents influenza
• Prevents COVID-19
• Raises immunity
• Makes someone resistant to infection

A pleasant fragrance may make a sickroom feel more comfortable, but that should remain separate from claims about treating or preventing infectious disease.

💆 Ravensara in Massage Blends

Topical use requires more caution than simple fragrance diffusion because of the oil’s variable chemistry.

If you have a leaf oil with a supplier-provided safety assessment appropriate for dermal use, it may be incorporated into a professionally calculated dilution alongside oils such as:

• Lavender
• Frankincense
• Cedarwood
• Marjoram

Possible carrier oils include:

• Jojoba
• Fractionated coconut oil
• Kukui nut oil
• Grapeseed oil

Do not assume that a generic 2% dilution is appropriate for every ravensara chemotype.

A batch rich in methyl eugenol or estragole may require much tighter limits.

🧴 Ravensara for Skin Care?

You may see ravensara promoted for:

• Acne
• Oily skin
• Infections
• Wounds
• Eczema

Clinical evidence supporting those uses is limited.

Its variable phenylpropanoid content also makes it a poor candidate for casually adding to facial products without knowing the chemistry.

For skin care, choose ingredients based on evidence and formulation safety rather than assuming that an antimicrobial laboratory result makes an essential oil suitable for irritated skin.

🚫 Don’t Use Ravensara Undiluted

Undiluted essential-oil use is unnecessary.

With ravensara, there is an additional reason to avoid it: you may not know the chemotype unless the supplier provides a batch analysis.

A bottle can contain dramatically different percentages of:

• Estragole
• Methyl eugenol
• Limonene
• Sabinene
• Linalool
• Terpenes

Without that information, aggressive topical use makes little sense.

🛁 Ravensara in the Bath

Do not place concentrated drops directly into bathwater.

Essential oils do not dissolve evenly in water.

Undispersed droplets can remain at the surface and contact skin directly.

Use only a properly formulated bath product with suitable dispersion, and make sure the particular ravensara oil is appropriate for topical formulation in the first place.

For a simple relaxing bath fragrance, lavender or another well-characterized oil may be easier to formulate safely.

🌾 Ravensara in a Reed Diffuser

A verified leaf oil can be useful for passive home fragrance.

Consider blending:

• Ravensara
• Sweet orange
• Cedarwood

or:

• Ravensara
• Lavender
• Frankincense

Use a dedicated reed diffuser base rather than a heavy massage carrier.

Again, because ravensara chemistry varies, follow the supplier’s intended-use guidance for the product you actually purchased.

🛒 How to Buy the Right Ravensara

This is one oil where the label matters enormously.

Look for:

Ravensara aromatica

and ideally acknowledgment of the modern accepted name:

Cryptocarya agathophylla

Then check:

• Plant part: preferably clearly identified
• Extraction method
• Country of origin
• Batch or lot number
• GC/MS report
• Safety specifications

If the bottle instead says:

Cinnamomum camphora

you have ravintsara or another camphor-tree oil—not true ravensara.

🧪 Why GC/MS Is Particularly Useful

A GC/MS report shows the relative amounts of volatile compounds detected in a batch.

For many familiar essential oils, it is useful information.

For ravensara, it can be especially important.

The report may reveal whether your bottle is primarily:

• Limonene-rich
• Sabinene-rich
• Alpha-terpinene-rich
• Estragole-rich
• Methyl-eugenol-rich

Those profiles can differ enough that they should not be treated as interchangeable.

⚠️ Ravensara Bark Oil Deserves Extra Caution

Bark oil is not simply a stronger version of leaf oil.

Published analysis found bark oils dominated by methyl chavicol/estragole at approximately 83–98%, regardless of the leaf chemotype of the same tree.

That makes bark oil a specialized aromatic material rather than a good casual choice for home aromatherapy.

If you encounter a bottle labeled ravensara bark oil, do not substitute it directly into recipes designed for leaf oil.

⚠️ Methyl Eugenol and Cosmetic Formulation

Certain leaf chemotypes have contained very high percentages of methyl eugenol.

European cosmetic safety authorities restrict naturally occurring methyl eugenol to extremely low concentrations in finished cosmetic products because of toxicological concerns.

This is another reason that “just add a few drops” is not adequate formulation guidance for an oil with unknown chemistry.

For leave-on products, use batch-specific professional safety information.

⚠️ Estragole-Rich Oils Also Require Restraint

Estragole is another aromatic constituent that deserves conservative use.

An oil containing a modest percentage of estragole and one containing more than 90% are clearly not equivalent products.

If your GC/MS report identifies estragole as a major constituent:

• Follow supplier-specific restrictions.
• Avoid casual high-concentration topical use.
• Avoid routine internal use.
• Do not formulate by smell alone.

Fragrance strength is not a reliable indicator of toxicological exposure.

👄 Can You Ingest Ravensara Essential Oil?

Routine DIY ingestion is not appropriate.

The chemical variability alone should make casual internal use particularly unattractive.

A leaf oil may contain substantial concentrations of compounds such as:

• Estragole
• Methyl eugenol

depending on the chemotype.

Research involving the botanical plant, traditional preparations, isolated compounds, or controlled experimental doses does not provide a reason to swallow a consumer aromatherapy oil.

Use it primarily as an aromatic material.

🧴 How to Store Ravensara

Store the bottle:

• Tightly capped
• In dark glass
• Away from direct sunlight
• Away from excessive heat
• Out of children’s reach

Monoterpenes such as limonene can oxidize over time.

Oxidation can change the aroma and potentially increase skin-sensitization concerns.

Buy manageable quantities and keep batch information with the bottle if possible.

That is especially useful for an oil whose chemistry can vary dramatically from one purchase to the next.

🤰 Ravensara During Pregnancy

There is not enough high-quality human safety evidence to support casual therapeutic use during pregnancy.

The possibility of high estragole or methyl-eugenol content in some chemotypes gives another reason for conservatism.

Occasional light environmental fragrance is different from:

• Repeated topical use
• High-concentration diffusion
• Internal use

If you are pregnant and want to use ravensara frequently or therapeutically, discuss the specific product with an appropriate healthcare professional who can review its chemistry.

👶 Ravensara Around Children

Because the oil’s chemistry is variable, a conservative approach around children is sensible.

Keep bottles securely out of reach.

When using a verified leaf oil for room fragrance:

• Use very small amounts.
• Provide ventilation.
• Avoid continuous diffusion.
• Keep the diffuser inaccessible.
• Stop if anyone develops coughing, headache, nausea, or irritation.

Do not assume child-safety recommendations for ravintsara automatically apply to ravensara.

They are different oils.

🐶 Ravensara Around Pets

Use concentrated botanical fragrances conservatively around animals.

When diffusing:

• Use modest quantities.
• Provide ventilation.
• Allow pets to leave the area.
• Keep bottles inaccessible.
• Clean spills promptly.
• Do not apply concentrated oil directly to animals.

Birds and pets with respiratory illness deserve particularly careful fragrance exposure.

Consult a veterinarian before using essential oils therapeutically on animals.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is ravensara essential oil?

It is an aromatic oil traditionally obtained from the Madagascan tree known as Ravensara aromatica. Modern Kew taxonomy treats that name as a synonym of Cryptocarya agathophylla.

Is Ravensara aromatica still the correct botanical name?

It remains widely used in the essential-oil industry and older scientific literature, but Kew currently accepts Cryptocarya agathophylla and lists Ravensara aromatica as a synonym.

Is ravensara the same as ravintsara?

No. True ravensara comes from the Madagascan tree traditionally called Ravensara aromatica. Ravintsara refers to a cineole-rich oil from the camphor tree historically labeled Cinnamomum camphora.

Why are ravensara and ravintsara confused?

Their common names look nearly identical, both are associated with Madagascar, and commercial and scientific misidentification has occurred historically.

How do I know which oil I have?

Check the Latin botanical name. A GC/MS report is even better. Research has documented commercial oils labeled ravensara that were actually ravintsara.

What does ravensara smell like?

Its fragrance can be fresh, green, herbal, spicy, citrus-like, woody, or anise-like depending on chemotype.

What are the main compounds in ravensara?

There is no single standard profile. Published leaf chemotypes have been dominated by methyl chavicol, methyl eugenol, alpha-terpinene, or sabinene, while other oils contain meaningful limonene and linalool.

Is ravensara rich in 1,8-cineole?

Not necessarily. Very cineole-rich material may instead indicate ravintsara. Genuine ravensara leaf oils can have very different profiles.

Is ravensara bark oil the same as leaf oil?

No. Published bark oils were consistently very high in methyl chavicol, whereas leaf oil showed several distinct chemotypes.

What is Ravensara anisata?

It is an older botanical name associated particularly with an anise-like, methyl-chavicol-rich bark oil. Kew currently treats the name as a synonym associated with Cryptocarya agathophylla.

Is ravensara antibacterial?

Laboratory research has evaluated antimicrobial activity, but the evidence does not establish ravensara as a treatment for bacterial infection.

Is ravensara antifungal?

Some chemotypes have shown activity against fungi in laboratory or agricultural research. This does not make homemade ravensara preparations appropriate treatments for human fungal infections.

Is ravensara good for colds?

Strong clinical evidence for treating colds with true ravensara is lacking. Some historical claims may also reflect confusion with cineole-rich ravintsara.

Can I put ravensara directly on my skin?

Routine undiluted use is not recommended. Because leaf-oil chemistry varies dramatically, topical formulation should be based on the specific batch.

Can you diffuse ravensara?

A properly identified leaf oil can be used modestly for fragrance according to the supplier’s directions. Start with a small amount.

Can you ingest ravensara?

Routine DIY ingestion is not recommended, particularly because some chemotypes contain substantial estragole or methyl eugenol.

What blends well with ravensara?

Depending on its aroma, it can pair well with lavender, sweet orange, lemon, bergamot, frankincense, cedarwood, myrtle, marjoram, and coriander.

✨ Final Thoughts

Ravensara essential oil may be one of the best examples of why botanical names matter in aromatherapy.

The name itself presents two challenges.

First, the plant long known as Ravensara aromatica is now treated by Kew as Cryptocarya agathophylla.

Second, ravensara has repeatedly been confused with ravintsara, the cineole-rich camphor-tree oil from Madagascar. Scientific quality-control research has even identified commercially sold bottles whose labels got the distinction wrong.

Then there is the chemistry.

Genuine ravensara leaf oils can themselves differ dramatically. Researchers have identified chemotypes dominated by methyl chavicol, methyl eugenol, alpha-terpinene, or sabinene, while other commercial batches contain substantial limonene and linalool.

The bark is another story again, with published samples containing exceptionally high concentrations of methyl chavicol.

All of this makes ravensara fascinating—but it also means it is not a good oil for careless one-size-fits-all recipes.

Choose a clearly identified leaf oil, look for a batch-specific GC/MS report, pay attention to estragole and methyl-eugenol content, and follow the supplier’s appropriate formulation limits.

Once you know what is actually in the bottle, ravensara can contribute a distinctive fresh, green, spicy character to diffuser blends and natural fragrances.

With this particular aromatic, identification is not a minor technical detail.

It is the foundation of using the oil intelligently.

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📚 Sources & Further Reading

• Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew — Cryptocarya agathophylla
• Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew — Ravensara aromatica
• PubMed — Quality Control and Identification of Ravensara and Ravintsara Essential Oils
• PubMed — Steam-Distilled Leaves of Ravensara aromatica and Cinnamomum camphora: Chemistry and Biological Activity
• Journal of Essential Oil Research — Chemical Composition of Essential Oils From Bark and Leaves of Individual Ravensara aromatica Trees
• CIRAD — Chemical Composition of Ravensara aromatica Bark and Leaf Essential Oils
• Journal of Essential Oil Research — Chemical Composition of Ravensara aromatica Leaf Essential Oils From Madagascar
• Journal of Essential Oil Research — Two Commercial Oils of Ravensara From Madagascar
• European Commission — Scientific Opinion Concerning Methyl Eugenol