Camphor Essential Oil

Camphor Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Cinnamomum camphora
Plant Family: Lauraceae
Country of Origin: China
Plant Part: Wood
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Color: Clear
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Top
Strength of Aroma: Strong

Camphor has a long-standing tradition as an herbal preventative of infectious disease; a lump of camphor was worn around the neck for protection. Camphor can be found in three different colors or fractions. Brown and yellow camphor are considered to be more toxic because they contain a higher percentage of safrol, and should not be used for therapeutic uses. In China and Japan, Cinnamomum camphora can often grow as old as a thousand years. To produce essential oil a Camphor Tree must be at least 50 years old. Camphor was well known as a remedy against the plague in Persia (now Iran). It was also used in embalming. The Chinese used camphor wood to build ships and temples because of the woods durable and aromatic properties.

Common Uses: The therapeutic properties of Camphor essential oil include the following: anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, cardiac, carminative, diuretic, febrifuge, insecticide, laxative, rubefacient, stimulant and vulnerary. Camphor essential oil can be used in the treatment of nervous depression, acne, inflammation, arthritis, muscular aches and pains, sprains, rheumatism, bronchitis, coughs, colds, fever, flu, and infectious diseases. It is a well-known preventive of moths and other insects, such as worms in wood; historically natural cabinets were often made of it, the wood of the tree being occasionally imported to make cabinets for entomologists.

Blends Well: with Basil, Cajeput, Caraway, Chamomile, Lavender, Melissa, Pennyroyal, and Rosemary

Cautions: Camphor oil is a powerful oil and should be used with care. Overdosing can cause convulsions and vomiting. Pregnant women or persons suffering from epilepsy and asthma should not use it.

Disclaimer: Personnel at Body Ecology Online© makes no claims to be medical practitioners. We do not diagnose, treat nor prescribe any medical treatment or advice. Always discuss treatment of medical conditions with your medical practitioner before using any alternative therapies, natural supplements, or vitamins. Our safety precautions are listed as guidelines only. Always consult an experienced Aromatherapist about essential oil usage and always inform your primary care physician to what essential oils you are using as they may not be conducive with his/her prescribed therapy and/or medications.

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Nt. Wt. 0.14 oz.

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