Properties of Ravintsara Essential Oil Antiviral ++++ (α-terpineol, 1,8-cineole (eucalyptol)): Ravintsara essential oil is known to be one of the most powerful natural antivirals. According to several studies, it acts mainly by inhibiting the replication of the virus. It is particularly effective against enveloped viruses, including those responsible for herpes. It is also effective against viruses responsible for the flu or gastroenteritis. immunomodulating ++++ (α-terpineol, monoterpene alcohols): ideal during winter periods, it promotes the body's ability to defend itself against certain pathogenic germs such as bacteria, viruses or fungi. Monoterpene alcohols such as α-terpineol allow the maintenance of the physiological production of immunomodulators such as IL-10 or certain anti-inflammatory markers. broad-spectrum antibacterial +++ (α-terpineol, terpinene-4-ol, 1,8-cineole (eucalyptol), sabinene): Ravintsara essential oil contains several monoterpenes which have shown antibacterial action on many germs, particularly by aromatogram. Its antibacterial action could therefore be partly explained by the presence of α-terpineol, terpinene-4-ol, and 1,8-cineole. The latter is capable of destroying bacterial cell membranes. expectorant +++ (1,8-cineole (eucalyptol)): 1,8-cineole, highly present in Ravintsara essential oil, has the ability to stimulate the exocrine glands of the respiratory mucous membranes. Thus, by thinning the secretions clogging the respiratory tract, it promotes their expulsion. But also these secondary properties: Anti-inflammatory Antioxidant Spasmolytic Antifungal In case of viral ENT epidemics, flu, ENT infections Effectiveness: ++++