Hemani Camphor essential oil

Hemani Essential Camphor Oil

Among the essential oils whose scent packs a powerful punch, camphor oil ranks high on the list. Clean, bright and intense, the aroma of camphor oil is considered both refreshing and stimulating. And its effect is no less powerful, inducing both cooling and warming sensations.

A volatile terpene ketone, camphor oil is derived from either the wood of Cinnamomum Camphora, a large evergreen tree native to Asia that can grow as high as 66 to 98 feet tall, or it is synthesized from turpentine.  Camphor essential oil is separated into one of four grades: white, brown, yellow or blue camphor. White camphor is what is used in aromatherapy as well as for medicinal purposes.

The major components of white camphor oil are alcohol, borneol, pinene, camphene, camphor, terpene and small traces of safrole.

Uses over the years

The use of this powerful essential oil can be traced back centuries. The Chinese used it for its scent, in medicine and in embalming fluid.  Today, camphor is widely used in topical ointments, liniments, and creams. It also is used many other products, including soaps, and as an insect repellant. Think moth balls.  

Used in decongestant balms and cold rubs because of it strong aroma, white camphor oil provides respiratory relief. It immediately relieves congestion of the bronchi, larynx, pharynx, nasal tracts, and lungs.

Applied to the skin, camphor oil can help to relieve pain and inflammation. Its duel hot and cold action treats sore areas of the body. When first applied to the affected area of the skin, it numbs and cools the nerve endings there. Then, it warms the painful area as it increases circulation to stiff and sore muscles or joints.

Camphor oil also can help to relax the body and the mind helping to relieve tension and anxiety. It blends well with basil, cajuput, chamomile, melissa, and lavender oil for uses in aromatherapy.

Camphor is literally amazing medicine, along with these uses Camphor also has benefits such as Camphor is an excellent counterirritant for skin conditions like Eczema, camphor also improves respiratory functions by working as a decongestant and cough suppressant. Inhaling camphor can help relieve congested nasal tracts and lungs. Rubbing camphor on one’s chest and neck can help soothe throat irritation and can be used as first aid for common colds. Using camphor in the process of steam vaporization can also alleviate the process of decongesting a blocked nose.

Using camphor in the process of steam vaporization can also alleviate the process of decongesting a blocked nose.

Camphor is also used as a muscle rub to reduce muscle swelling. It is used as an effective remedy for joint pain as it stimulates the circulatory system. This helps tackle rheumatic diseases, gout, and osteoarthritis. Muscle stiffness, cramps, spasms, and joint and shoulder pain can also relieve in less than 2 weeks with the use of camphor. This antispasmodic can also help promote a sense of calm during pregnancies. Moreover, ingesting camphor in limited and moderated quantities can help reduce the formation of gas as it improves digestion and helps increase metabolism.

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