Native to Madagascar this evergreen and very aromatic tree can reach up to 5m of height. In Malagasy, Mandravasarotra means «what keeps evil away». This is the plant most used by the populations of the western part of the island. In that Sakalava area the plant is called Motrobeatiagnana or Motrobeatianina meaning « big fire in the entrails » because its overground part has a spicy and hot flavour. But, depending on the different Malagasy dialects, it is also called Fanalamangidy “what takes away the bitterness“ or Mangidymanitra “what smells like bitterness“ or Sakarivohazo “gingerwood“ ou Sakaihazo “pimento wood“.

1,8 cinéole, monoterpènols

In massage, a few drops diluted in a vegetable oil in local application.

\"In winter, apply a few drops of CTEO Mandravasarotra on the chest, back and soles of the feet to strengthen your immune system.
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May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Can cause skin allergy. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not apply pure on the skin. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. DO NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Store away from any source of heat and light. See instructions.