Camphor, white
(Cinnamomum camphora)
PRICE $7.90 – $109.10
Camphor essential oil is useful in skin conditions such as acne, inflammation and oily skin. It may be helpful with arthritis, rheumatism and muscular aches and pains. The fragrance repels moths and is beneficial to the respiratory system.
Origin: China. Steam distilled from the wood of the tree. Top note.
General Properties
- anti-inflammatory
- antiseptic
- balancing
- carminative
- diuretic
- stimulant
- rubefacient
Origin: China. Steam distilled from the wood of the tree. Top note.
Description
Camphor essential oil comes from a tree. The essential oil is steam distilled from the wood, creating a colorless oil. Some of
the countries that produce Camphor essential oil include Borneo, Sumatra, China and Japan. Camphor essential oil has traditionally been used as an insect repellant (flies and moths), as well as being utilized in detergents, soaps, disinfectants and room sprays.
Camphor essential oil blends well with Frankincense essential oil, Ylang ylang essential oil, Orange essential oil and Mandarin essential oil.
Camphor can be found in the following blend:
Product Specifications
| Botanical Name: |
Cinnamomum camphora |
| Method of Extraction: |
Steam Distillation |
| Appearance: |
Clear Liquid |
| Solubility in Oil: |
Soluble |
| Solubility in Water: |
Insoluble |
| Solubility in Alcohol: |
Soluble |
| Safety Information: |
Please read the safety information associated with this product carefully. |
| More Information: |
A MSDS sheet is available for this product. |
Specific Cautions
Use with care. Avoid during pregnancy. Epileptics and asthmatics, as well as people with fever, should avoid camphor.
Overdoses can cause convulsions and vomiting. Do not use in aromatherapy masasage.
References
Information about this essential oil came from the following sources:
- Worwood, Valerie Ann. The Fragrant Pharmacy. (Toronto: Bantam Books, 1990)
- Davis, Patricia. Aromatherapy: An A-Z. (United Kingdom: Saffron Walden, 1988)
- Tisserand, Robert and Tony Balacs. Essential Oil Safety. (Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 1995)
Note and Disclaimer
The information and opinions provided here are for general educational purposes only and do not replace medical advice. It is your responsibility to consult a suitably qualified medical practitioner to ensure that you will not have any medical problems from any of our products.
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