Saro Essential Oil (Cinnamosma fragrans)
Overview
It is typically processed using steam or hydro distillation as a method for extracting oil from the leaves.
Summary
Saro Essential Oil is also known asMandravasarotra Essential Oil.
Saro Essential Oil is a lesser known, but affordable essential oil. It contains approximately 40-50% oxides (primarily in the form of 1,8 cineole), 20-35% monoterpenes and 10-20% monoterpenols. It is a very useful oil to work with for coughs, colds, headaches, respiratory complaints and to ease muscular aches and pains.
Emotionally, Saro Essential Oil is uplifting and stimulating. It may be helpful in blends intended to assist with depression and anxiety.
Essential Facts
- Aroma Description:
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Synonyms(s) for Cinnamosma fragrans: Cinnamosma fragrans var. baillonii, Cinnamosma fragrans var. perrieri
- Botanical Family: Canellaceae
- Botanical Genus: Cinnamosma
- Chemical Family: Monoterpenes, Oxides
- Major Compounds: 1,8 Cineole, B-Pinene, a-Pinene, Terpinen-4-ol, (+)-Limonene, a-Terpineol, Terpinyl Acetate, Linalool
- Perfumery Note: Top
- Consistency: Thin
- Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium - Strong
- Color: Clear to Pale Yellow
- Indigenous Country: Madagascar
- Cultivation: Distiller is Certified Organic
- Processing Methods: Steam or Hydro Distillation
- Part Typically Used: Leaves
- Shelf Life: 3 - 4 years
Astringent
Camphoraceous
Cool
Fresh
Strong
Warm-
Ethically and sustainably sourced
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Organic
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Vegan
Essential Details
Benefits & Uses
Therapeutic Benefits of Saro:
Anti-asthmatic
Anti-bacterial
Anti-fungal
Anti-infectious
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-parasitic
Anti-septic
Anti-viral
Decongestant
Expectorant
Immune support
Immuno-stimulant
Cautions & Safety
Cautions when using Saro:
Tisserand and Young indicate that due to its 1,8 cineole content, Saro Essential Oil may cause CNS and breathing problems in young children. They caution against using Saro Oil on or near the face of infants and children. Reading Tisserand and Young's full profile is recommended. [Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young, Essential Oil Safety (Second Edition. United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014), 421.]
Safety Precautions for Saro:
Do not take any oils internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and be sure to first read the recommended dilution ratios for children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications. For in-depth information on oil safety issues, read Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young.
Energetic, Spiritual, and Emotional Qualities
Energetics and Chakras Qualites of Saro:
2nd Chakra - Relationships
4th Chakra - Unconditional Love
5th Chakra - Speaking Truth
Balancing
Creation Energy
Expansive
Protective
Purifying
Transformative