Product Description
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Camphor essential oil is a distinctive and powerful oil associated with cleansing of the sinus and nasal passage in vapour treatments
Camphor Essential Oil
Extracted from the Cinnamomum camphora of the Lauraceae family, Camphor is an excellent oil an aromatherapy, clearing the nasal passage. The camphor tree grows up to 35 meters (over 100ft!) in height, with many of the oil producing trees in excess of 50 years old.
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Characteristics of Camphor Essential Oil
A distinctive and powerful oil which is associated with cleansing of the sinus’s in vapour treatments. Camphor essential oil is balancing to the body and can create a feeling of Euphoria by releasing tension and congestion, creating a sense of Freedom.
Always use carefully as it is a very powerful oil, but Camphor is an essential part of any Aromatherapy collection.
Common Uses of Camphor Essential Oil
Camphor essential oil has natural anti-inflammatory properties which makes it a favourite oil to use in vapour rubs and balms. The camphourous scent helps open up airways and thus is used in chest rubs as well as for vapourising.
Skin
Useful on problematic skin, though it should be used with caution. Camphor should not be used on open skin.
Mind
Precautions when using Camphor Essential Oil
A powerful oil, very stimulating. Overdosing could cause convulsions and vomiting. Should be avoided in pregnancy and by people suffering from epilepsy and asthma.
Camphor Essential Oil Technical Information
| Criteria | Information |
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Latin Name |
Cinnamomum camphora |
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Inci |
Cinnamomum camphora (Camphor) Bark Oil |
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Plant Family |
Lauracea |
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Extraction Method |
Camphor is steam distilled from the chipped wood and branches |
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Country of Origin |
China |
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Purity |
100% Pure Essential Oil, therapeutic grade |
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Natural Constituents |
Camphor (Ketone), Safrole (Phenol), Borneol (Alcohol), Camphene (Terpene), Borneo: Borneol (Alcohol), Pinene, Camphene, Dipentene (Terpenes). |
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Cas No. |
92201-50-8/8022-91-1/8008-51-3 |
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Einecs No. |
295-980-1 |
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Blends well with |
Angelica, Bergamot, Birch, Cardamom, Clove, Geranium, Immortelle, Lavender, Myrtle, Niouli, Nutmeg, Rose, Rosewood, Thyme |
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Technical Documents |
Please see the Technical Tab below for SDS, Allergens information and IFRA Certificates |
Camphor is useful in balms, ointments and rubs designed for pain relief
Specifications
- Weight: 0.03 kg
- Blends Well With: Citrus oils, eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary, spice oils
- Contraindications: Avoid during pregnancy, Not for use with children, Not for application to broken skin, Do not heat
- Country of Origin: Indonesia
- Latin Name: Cinnamomum camphora
- Traditional Physical Properties: Osteoarthritis, a rub-on cream containing camphor, glucosamine sulfate, and chondroitin sulfate seems to reduce the severity of symptoms of osteoarthritis by about half. Researchers believe it is probably the camphor. Camphor is FDA-approved as a che
- Part of Plant Used: Leaves & Twigs
- Purity: 100% Pure
- Scent: Sharp, camphoraceous, woody undertone
- Key Benefits: Uplifting / Clearing
- Traditional Emotional Use: Uplifting
- Traditional Skin Use: Skin itching and irritation (in the US, FDA approved for use 3 - 11%),
- Size: 10ml
- HS Code: 33012941
- HS Description: Camphor Essential Oil
- HS Country: GB
- HS Composition: Viscous Liquid
