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General Properties

anti-inflammatory
antiseptic
balancing
carminative
diuretic
stimulant
rubefacient

Description

Camphor oil comes from a tree. The essential oil is steam distilled from the wood, creating a colorless oil. Some of its countries of origin include Borneo, Sumatra, China and Japan. Camphor has traditionally been used as an insect repellant (flies and moths), as well as being utilized in detergents, soaps, disinfectants and room sprays.

Camphor blends well with Olibanum (Frankincense), Ylang ylang, Orange and Mandarin.

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.

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.