Camphor Essential Oil

Pure Camphor Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Cinnamomum Camphora

Plant Part: Wood

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Origin: China

Description: The camphor tree can grow up to 35 meters (100 feet) and camphor is found in every part of the tree.
Camphor Essential Oil is extracted by steam from the chipped wood, root stumps and branches. It is then rectified under vacuum and filter-pressed. White camphor oil is the first distillation fraction.

Color: Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid.

Common Uses: The therapeutic properties of Camphor Essential Oil include the following: anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, cardiac, carminative, diuretic, febrifuge, insecticide, laxative, stimulant and vulnerary.
Camphor 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.

Consistency: Thin

Strength of Aroma: Strong

Aromatic Scent: Camphor Essential Oil has a strong, penetrating, fragrant odor.
Cautions: Camphor oil is 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.