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RAVENSARA

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Botanical Name: Ravensara aromatica

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Leaves

Color: Tinge of Yellow

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Top

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: sweet, fruity

Ravensara Oil Uses: Colds, Cold Sores, Shingles, Pain

 

RAVINTSARA

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Botanical Name: Cinnamomum camphora

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Leaves

Color: Clear

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Top

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: earthy, woody

Ravintsara Oil Uses: Shingles, Stress, Promotes Sleep

 

 

ROCK ROSE

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Botanical Name: Cistus ladaniferus

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Flowers, Leaves

Color: Yellow

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Base

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: Fresh, woody, spicy

Cistus Oil Uses: Antiseptic, anti-microbial, expectorant

 

ROMAN CHAMOMILE

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Botanical Name: Anthemis nobilis / Chamaemelum nobile

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Flowers

Color: Pale Blue

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Middle

Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong

Aromatic Description: sweet, fruity

Roman Chamomile Oil Uses: arthritis, boils, dermatitis, insect bites, PMS, rheumatism

 

 

ROSE OTTO

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Botanical Name: Rosa damascena

Common Method of Extraction: Solvent or Steam

Part Typically Used: Petals

Color: Deep Red/ Light Yellow

Consistency: Thin or thick

Perfumery Note: Middle

Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong

Aromatic Description: floral, sweet

Rose Oil Uses: eczema, menopause, stress

 

 

ROSEMARY

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Botanical Name: Rosmarinus officinalis

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Leaves, flowers

Color: Clear

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Middle

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: herbaceous, sweet

Rosemary Oil Uses: arthritis, dandruff, gout, rheumatism

 

ROSEWOOD

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Botanical Name: Aniba rosaeodora

Common Method of Extraction: Steam

Part Typically Used: Wood

Color: Yellow Tinge

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Middle

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

Aromatic Description: Sweet, woody, fruity

Rosewood Oil Uses: Acne, colds, fever, headache, scars

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