White Camphor
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Origin: China. Latin name: Cinnamomum camphora.
Family: Lauraceae.
Steam distilled from the wood of the camphor tree. It
has a camphoraceous, piney, minty scent. It is a middle
note in perfumery. Blends well with mandarin, orange,
rosemary and ylang ylang.
Used for circulation, muscles and joints: aches and
pains, arthritis, muscle relaxant, rheumatism, soothing
agent, sprains and strains. Emotions/mind and nervous
system: balancing, clarifying, cooling, purifying,
stimulating, anaphrodisiac. Respiratory and immune
system: used colds and coughs, bronchitis, chills,
fever. Skin/hair: used for oily or spotty skin and acne.
An insect repellent, especially for moths.
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Safety
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Camphor should be used
sparingly. Do not use with epilepsy,
fever, or pregnancy. Avoid use with
children under two years old. |
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