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Camphor
(White)
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$1.75 |
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| 10 ml. |
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$2.15 |
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| 1 oz |
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$2.85 |
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| 2 oz |
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$3.95 |
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| 4 oz |
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$5.60 |
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Botanical Name:
Cinnamomum Camphora |
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Country of Origin:
China |
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Cultivation Method:
Standard Cultivation |
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Method of Extraction:
Steam Distilled Leaf |
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Consistency:
Light |
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Aromatic Description: The essential
oil of Camphor has a strong, penetrating, fragrant odor. The main chemical
components are: Cineol, Camphor, Borneol, Camphene, Menthol, Borneol, Pinene,
and Dipentene. |
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Aromatherapy Properties:
(Uses) The
therapeutic properties of Camphor (White) essential oil include the
followings: anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, cardiac, carminative, diuretic,
febrifuge, insecticide, laxative, rubefacient, stimulant and vulnerary.
Camphor oil can be used in the treatment of nervous depression, acne,
inflammation, arthritis, muscular aches and pains, sprains, rheumatism,
bronchitis, coughs, colds, fever, flu and infectious diseases. It is a
well-known preventive of moths and other insects, such as worms in wood; natural
history cabinets are often made of it, the wood of the tree being occasionally
imported to make cabinets for entomologists.
Cautions:
Camphor oil is powerful oil and should be used with care.
Overdosing can cause convulsions and vomiting. Pregnant women or persons
suffering from epilepsy and asthma should not use it.
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Blends well with:
Basil, Cajuput, Chamomile,
Lavender and Melissa, Caraway; Pennyroyal; Rosemary |
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History:
In China and Japan, Cinnamomum camphora can often grow as old as a thousand
years. To produce oil it must be at least 50 years old. Camphor was well known
as a remedy against the plague in Persia (now Iran). It was also used in
embalming. The Chinese used camphor wood to build ships and temples because of
the woods durable and aromatic properties. |
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Important Note: The information provided
in the Oil Profiles area is for educational purposes only. This data is not
considered complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate. |
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General Safety Information: Do not take any oils
internally without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner.
Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated
essences onto the skin. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage,
have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the
proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme
caution when using oils with children and give children only the gentlest
oils at extremely low doses. It is safest to consult a qualified
aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children. A skin patch test
should be conducted prior to using an oil that you've never used before.
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