Aromatherapy Essential Oil of Camphor (White)

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Essential Oil of Camphor (White) (Cinnamomum camphora) Abbr: Cam    [to top of page]
A tall, handsome evergreen tree up to 30 metres in height. Its many branches bear clusters of small white flowers and later red berries.
Note: Middle.
Odour of Essential Oil of Camphor (White): Camphoraceous, strong, bitter and medicinal.
Colour of Essential Oil of Camphor (White): Clear.
Source of Essential Oil of Camphor (White): Wood.
Method of Extraction of Camphor (White): Steam distillation.
Properties of Essential Oil of Camphor (White): Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Bronchodilator, Cardiac, Decongestant, Expectorant, Nervine, Stimulant.
Actions of Essential Oil of Camphor (White): Relaxes muscles.
Circulatory: Gout, low blood pressure, rheumatism.
Genito-Urinary: Menstrual pain.
Lymphatic: Abscess.
Muscular: Aches and pains, backache, bruises, muscle fatigue, muscle pain, muscle spasms.
Nervous: Insomnia, hysteria.
Respiratory: Bronchitis, congestion, cough, headache - sinus, respiratory problems, sinus congestion, whooping cough.
Skeletal: Joint pain, rheumatism.
Skin: Bruises.
Medical Terms: Bronchitis, epilepsy, pulmonary congestion.
Mental/Emotional Symptoms: Calming, delirium, hysteria, insomnia.
Contra-Indications for Camphor (White): Pregnancy or breast feeding. Seizure disorders. High blood pressure. Children under 5 years of age. Animals. Avoid with asthma.
Comments on Camphor (White): Camphor is a dangerous oil if used incorrectly, yet it has powerful properties that make it an excellent choice for some conditions, used under the advise of a trained professional.~Camphor is known as a very toxic oil and can easily cross the blood/placenta barrier to cause serious, often fatal problems for the fetus.~There have been reports of instant respiratory collapse of infants following application of camphor to their nostrils.~It is known that ingestion can be lethal - one millilitre of camphor caused the death of a 26 month old and a 29 month old child.~Camphor readily causes epileptiform convulsions if taken in sufficient quantity.

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