Camphor (White)
Cinnamomum Camphora
Description:
A tall handsome, evergreen tree up to 100ft/30m high. It has many branches, bearing clusters of small white flowers followed by red berries.
Actions:
Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antiviral, bactericidal, counterirritant, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant, vermifuge
Extraction:
Crude Camphor is collected from the trees in crystalline form. the essential oil is produced by steam distillation from the wood, rootstumps and branches
Characteristics:
White Camphor is the lightest (lowest boiling) fraction and is a colourless to pale yellow liquid, with a sharp pungent, camphoraceous odour. Brown Camphor is the middle fraction and yellow Camphor, a blue-green or yellowish liquid, is the heaviest. Camphor blends with herb and spice oils.
Perfume:
Scent:
Clear, sharp, penetrating, camphoraceous, pungent
Key Qualities:
Anaphrodisiac, restorative, balancing, refreshing
Odour Intensity:
High
Aromatherapy Use:
Skin Care:
Acne, inflammation, oily conditions, spots
Circulation, Muscles & Joints:
Arthritis, muscular aches and pains, rheumatism, sprains
Respiratory System:
Bronchitis, chills, coughs
Immune System:
Colds, fever, flu, infectious disease
Other
Insect prevention (flies, moths)
Safety Data:
White Camphor which does not contain safrole is relatively nontoxic, nonsensitising, and nonirritant, however, avoid using it for children
WARNING:
Brown and yellow Camphor (containing safrole) are toxic and carcinogenic. they should not be used in therapy, either internally or externally.
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The treatments listed on this site relies on alternative healing with essential oils, and please note that no clinical trials or results are available and rests heavily on anecdotal proof.
