Evidence supporting the use of: Ravinsara
For the health condition: Cough (damp)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Ravintsara (Cinnamomum camphora ct. 1,8-cineole), often confused with Ravensara, is primarily recognized in traditional aromatherapy and herbal medicine for its use in respiratory conditions, including coughs, especially those characterized as “damp” (productive, with mucus). The tradition stems mainly from practices in Madagascar and France, where Ravintsara essential oil is included in remedies for colds, coughs, and bronchial congestion. The main constituent, 1,8-cineole (eucalyptol), is known for its mucolytic and expectorant properties, and this has influenced its use for “damp” coughs in folk and integrative medicine. However, direct scientific evidence specific to Ravintsara oil for cough is limited. Most research on 1,8-cineole references eucalyptus oil and not Ravintsara per se. There are some clinical and preclinical studies supporting the efficacy of 1,8-cineole in improving mucociliary clearance and reducing cough frequency, but extrapolating this to Ravintsara essential oil is indirect. Therefore, the use of Ravintsara for “damp” cough is mostly justified by tradition, with a modest theoretical basis from its main chemical constituent. No high-quality clinical trials have directly validated Ravintsara oil for cough treatment.

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