A local alternative to ravintsara

The 100% French respiratory & immune synergy

Ravintsara (Cinnamomum camphora CT 1,8-cineole) has become a staple of winter aromatherapy: antiviral, immunostimulant, expectorant, well tolerated... But it comes from far away (Madagascar, Asia), and its high demand is putting pressure on supply chains.

We set ourselves a challenge:
Reproduce its therapeutic effects from plants distilled locally in France.

This synergy combines five essential oils produced by Essenciagua, rigorously selected for their complementary effects:

Each oil has been chosen not for its composition alone, but for its real effects on the body (respiration, immunity, nerve and skin tolerance).

Complete respiratory effect

• Romarin + fir: opens bronchi, thins secretions, relieves cough
• Laurier: protects mucous membranes, facilitates exhalation

Antiviral and immune action

• Linalool thyme: stimulates immunity without aggression
• Laurel & rosemary: inhibit viral proliferation
• Lavender: reduces stress, often linked to weakened defenses

Good skin and olfactory tolerance

• No harsh ketones or phenols
• Suitable for atmospheric diffusion, dilute rubbing and olfaction
• Suitable for adults and children aged 6 and over

French and sustainable production

• All oils are artisanally distilled in France
• This alternative reduces dependence on exotic oils
• Respect for plants, producers and the environment

In diffusion

• 4 to 6 drops in a cold diffuser
• 20 min, 2 to 3 times a day

Chest rub

• Dilute 10 % in a mild vegetable oil (apricot, plum kernel, sesame)
• Apply to chest and upper back morning and evening

Dry inhalation

• 1 drop on a handkerchief to breathe in several times a day

Precautions for use

• Not recommended for children < 6 years (presence of rosemary and laurel)
• Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Do not apply undiluted to the skin
• Do not diffuse continuously, prefer short sessions

Summary table

This synergy illustrates a new path  that of a local, reasoned, effective and sustainable aromatherapy, which honors both the power of plants and the intelligence of formulations.

It's a formula for protection, breath expansion and realignment. It supports the body in the face of external aggression, but also personal space, mental anchoring and vital momentum. It acts on the upper body (lungs, plexus, throat), but also contains calming, enveloping and balancing herbs.

Key words: protection, clarity, centering, stability, welcoming the breath

Romarin cineole
Chakras: throat (5), plexus (3)
Effect: clarifies, clears mental mists, restores fire without excess
Signature: solar but contained shrub - energy for refocusing and alertness

Fine lavender
Chakras: crown (7), heart (4)
Effect: cleanses tension, soothes fears, promotes a return to inner calm
Signature: cross-cutting, reconciling, gentle purifying plant

Linalool thyme
Chakras: root (1), heart (4)
Effect: restores gentle life force, strengthens vital axis without overstressing
Signature: assertive yet peaceful presence - plant of recovery and courage

Giant rabbit
Chakras: heart (4), throat (5)
Effect: large bowl of air, verticality, serene opening of chest and speech
Signature: protective tree, "lung of the ancients" - rooted elevation

Noble Laurel
Chakras: throat (5), 3^rd eye (6)
Effect: strengthens self-expression, inner courage, quiet affirmation
Signature: royal, protective, clear plant - energy of inner fulfillment

In meditative olfaction
1 drop in the hollow of the wrists, breathe in consciously → refocus, chase away mental fuzziness, restore a calm, assertive inner dynamic

As a room diffuser
To cleanse the mental and emotional atmosphere, create a space of alignment between thought, heart and breath

In ritual application (diluted)
On the sternum (heart-lungs) or the nape of the neck (vertical axis): protection + openness + clarity

Summary table

Synergy symbolic archetype

The Living Shield
A protective force rooted in the land, open to inspiration, stable, clear, centered. It doesn't fight, but occupies space with precision, and invites everyone to take their place in the living ecosystem.

Vibratory synergy "Ravintsara Local"

Essential oils of rosemary cineole, fine lavender, thyme linalool, giant fir, noble laurel

Global energetic essence

The regained breath.
A call to straighten up in the axis of living, to clear the way, to regain possession of one's inner space without harshness. This synergy strengthens subtle boundaries, restores mental clarity and invites gentle courage.

Vibrational keywords

Gentle protection, Alignment, Breathing, Quiet courage, Subtle cleansing, Clarity, Vital momentum

Resonant chakras

Subtle field of action

• Dissipates stagnant psychic tensions
• Cleans the emotional atmosphere of a place
• Favors aligned speaking
• Protects the vital space from external influences
• Helps to remain upright without rigidity in the face of adversity
• Supports energetic immunity after exhaustion

Synergy guide plants

Romarin cineole: the solar watchman - vigilance, direction, lucidity
Fine lavender: the peace balm - pacification, trust, welcome
Linalool thyme: gentle strength - restoration, discreet courage
Giant pine: the column of air - vertical anchoring, breathed serenity
Noble laurel: the clear shield - quiet authority, assertiveness

Vibratory uses

Energy archetype

The Living Shield
Not one that closes or separates, but one that protects without attacking, occupies without invading, soothes without weakening. It is a force rooted in the land, open to the light of breath, and inhabited by the intelligence of measure.