Camphor Essential Oil

Description

White Camphor Essential Oil Profile

Botanical: Cinnamomum camphora | Origin: China | Method: Steam Distilled

Characteristics:

A colorless to pale yellow liquid with a sharp, pungent camphoraceous odor.

Principal Constituents:

These are naturally occurring in the essential oil.

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• cineol
• pinene
• terpineol
• menthol
• thymol

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General Actions:

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antiviral, counter-irritant, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant, rubefacient, vermifuge.

Safety:

White camphor does not contain safrol and is relatively non-toxic, non-sensitizing and non-irritant.

Primary Therapy Agent:

Muscular cramp, muscle stiffness.

Secondary Therapy Agent:

General skin care, greasy or oily skin/scalp, insect repellent, irritated & inflamed skin, spots, aches & pains, arthritis, rheumatism, sprains, strains, bronchitis, chill, coughs, colds/flu.

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