The camphor tree can grow up to 100 feet and camphor is found in every part of the tree. Camphor 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.
Botanical Name:
Cinnamomum camphora
Aromatic Aroma:
Camphor has a strong, penetrating, fragrant aroma.
Consistency:
Thin
Note:
Top
Aroma Strength:
Strong
Extraction Method:
Steam Distilled
Plant Part:
Wood
Origin:
China
Color:
Colorless to pale yellow clear
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.
Blends Well With:
Basil, Cajeput, Chamomile, Lavender, Melissa and Rosemary.
History:
In China and Japan, Camphor can often grow as old as a thousand years. To produce oil it must be at least 50 years old. Camphor was well known as a remedy against the plague in Persia. It was also used in embalming. The Chinese have long used camphor wood to build ships and temples because of the woods durable and aromatic properties.
Cautions:
Should be used with care. Overdosing can cause convulsions and vomiting. Pregnant women or persons suffering from epilepsy and asthma should not use it.
