Botanical Name: Cedrelopsis grevei Plant Part: Bark Extraction Method: Steam Distillation Origin: Madagascar Description: Cedrelopsis grevei Baill. Meliaceae (vernacular name katrafay) is a tree found in the western part of Madagascar. Color: Pale yellow Common Uses: Katrafay is viewed as an effective emollient plant oil that may have anti-inflammatory properties. Tonic and antirheumatic Consistency: Medium Note: Middle Strength of Aroma: Medium Blends well with: lavender, tea tree, rosemary, clary sage, nutmeg, lemon, marjoram Aromatic Scent: The oil has high percentage of sesquiterpenes (67.5 percent), which makes it ideal as a fragrance fixative. History: This plant is one of the most commonly used in Madagascar, especially to relieve rheumatic pains. Fortifying and tonic, Katrafay is also traditionally used by women after giving birth. Cautions: Generally non-toxic and non-sensitizing. Use well diluted. Avoid during pregnancy.
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Submited By: Tina from Chaplin, Connecticut on 06/17/2008 Rating:
I ordered this because I never heard of it - and I was intrigued. I love it. It is deep, green and somewhat woodsy and earthy, but it draws you in. It doesn't have a bite - like some earthy oils. It will blend well with so many other oils - I tried it with Clary Sage and it was divine. I'll be back for more.
Submited By: Joely from Topeka, Kansas on 05/10/2007 Rating:
Well I'm back yet again as I just ordered more of this WONDERFUL EO!
This TRULY is one of my all time favorite oils for perfume blending!
I have to keep myself from putting it in all my perfumes lol
So far everyone else has loved this oil too.
It is deep and rich, floral yet woodsy. It is also crisp and fresh. No camphor smell at all.
I really suggest you give this one a try!
I made a note to myself today to go ahead and stock up on this one.
Submited By: Joely from Topeka, Kansas on 01/23/2007 Rating:
Okay as I breathe in the aroma I get the first scent of woody notes followed by a cucumber scent - yes that's right, cucumber! Woody and then fresh. While this EO has some traditional qualities of a "temple" sort of aroma it is followed by a fresh green scent that is crip and clean. I really REALLY like this!
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Botanical Name: Cedrelopsis grevei 
