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Camphor Essential Oil
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 Botanical Name:
Cinnamomum camphora
Plant Part: Wood
Extraction Method: Steam distillation. Camphor 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.
Origin: China
Description: The Camphor tree can grow up to 35 meters (100 feet) and camphor is found in every part of the tree. C. camphora is an evergreen tree looking not unlike linden; it grows to a great size, is many branched, flowers white, small and clustered, fruit a red berry much like cinnamon.
Color: Colorless to pale yellow
Common Uses: The therapeutic properties of Camphor oil include the following: anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, cardiac, carminative, diuretic, febrifuge, insecticide, laxative, rubefacient, 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; natural history cabinets are often made of it, the wood of the tree being occasionally imported to make cabinets for entomologists.
Consistency: Light
Note: Top
Strength of Aroma: Strong
Blends well with: Basil, Cajuput, Chamomile, Lavender and Melissa, Caraway; Pennyroyal; Rosemary
Aromatic Scent: The essential oil of Camphor has a strong, penetrating, fragrant odour. The main chemical components are: Cineol, Camphor, Borneol, Camphene, Menthol, Borneol, Pinene, and Dipentene.
History: In China and Japan, Cinnamomum camphora 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 (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.
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.
Disclaimer:
Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy.
The information on the New Directions Aromatics Website is obtained from current and reliable sources but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. Nothing contained herein should be considered as a recommendation by New Directions Aromatics as to the fitness for any use.
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Submited By: Karen from Portugal Cove, Newfoundland on 06/08/2009
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Added to an essential oil blend, a very small amount of this oil sharpens the scent and balances it out quite nicely. I was surprised when I first discovered this, as the scent directly from the bottle very "mothball-y". Excellent quality at a superb price.
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Submited By: Laura from Lakeville, Massachusetts on 05/22/2009
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I love the smell of Camphor -- it truly cleanses the energy of any room. I use this in my all purpose surface cleaner, in the bathrooms straight from the bottle to keep things smelling fresh, and to balance my energy when I am having difficulties falling asleep. Camphor can also be used to halt homeopathic courses. Oh, I also use it in my carpet cleaner, and the room has a fresh clean feeling for DAYS and DAYS after.
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Submited By: Monique from Pembroke Pines, Florida on 02/10/2009
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Strong but great, I plan on making a muscle rub with it and if I ever have congestion I will make a natural beeswax olive oil vapor rub.
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Submited By: Gretchen from Phoenix, Arizona on 08/27/2008
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I am starting a house cleaning business and really want to tout my all natural, home made cleaning products. I bought this to add to my disinfecting spray and find that it really smells like one would expect disinfecting spray to smell. I expect this will add to my credibility.
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Submited By: Kassia from Grand Junction, Colorado on 03/28/2008
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Yup, it smells camphorous... I bought this to make a natural version of the cough/chest rub.
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Submited By: SANDY from SELMA, North Carolina on 02/27/2008
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Wow.......thank you NDA for having these reviews................You can learn so much
I bought this oil a few months ago but never used it. Then I got a nasty virus.........I read Candice from Sarasota's review and did put this oil with others she mentioned in a big bowl with hot water and it really really helped. It opened me right up..........Now I will never be without..
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Submited By: Joely from Topeka, Kansas on 12/01/2006
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Mild but effective! Definately packs more of a punch than you may think so do be careful and dilute!
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Submited By: Trudy from Warkworth, Ontario on 07/18/2006
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Great oil that has many uses in soap making and blending for a variety of products. Very high quality.
This high qualtiy Camphor oil has more uses that one can mention. Not only are all the Essential oils from New Directions of high quality and fair pricing, the information they provide on each oil far exceeds any other web supplier out there!
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Submited By: Candice from Sarasota, Florida on 07/14/2006
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Excellent quality camphor, and a price to match! I use this is my Fight-A -Flu blend as well...works wonders. Very opening for the bronchial tubes and quite penetrating. Careful dilution is necessary, but can be a life-saver when added to eucalyptus and some others in a facial steam (big bowl of hot water w/ oils added and towel over your head) especially when you have a nasty virus or cold.
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