Camphor Granules (Bulk) Uses
Our all natural camphor granules are derived from the camphor tree,
Cinnamomum camphora. The camphor is obtained by steam distillation of the wood (trunk, roots and
branches) and then purified through sublimation.
Description: Generally used for
topical analgesic and antipuritic.(Cinnamomum camphora; aka Laurel Camphor, Gum
Camphor.). Camphor is used to formulate many Balm/Ointment/Salves.
Botanical name: Cinnamomum camphora
Camphor (gum) comes from the wood of the trunk and from the root of trees
that are between 50 and 60 years old. Camphor is distilled until a "mud" of
camphor solids and oils floats to the top. The oil is extracted by pressing this
"mud." The remaining solids are cleaned and dried. This camphor is used in
shaving creams, hair products, and any personal care product that needs to cool
the skin.
Camphor Granules Uses:
- General: Starting reagent for organic syntheses. Odorant and flavorant
in moth repellent. Plasticizer in cosmetics. Preservative.
- Medical: Topical analgesic. Topical antipuritic. Camphor is a topical
skin treatment for any type of skin irritation. Its cooling effects soothe
irritated skin and it has a slight numbing effect. Camphor is great for
coughs and colds. It's a main ingredient in vaporizing rubs and is great for
helping clear congestion. Place a few drops of spirit of camphor in warm
water and inhale the vapors for instant relief from congestion.
- Veterinarian: Stimulant. Carminative. Antipruritic. Counterirritant.
Antiseptic.
White crystals. Fragrant and penetrating order. Pungent, aromatic "taste". Freely soluable in carbon disulfide, petroleum benzin, mineral acids, phenol,
NH3, liquid SO2, and volatile oils. Camphor is an additive
in many powders. When combined with zinc oxide, it helps skin conditions such as
eczema and heat rash.
Other Camphor Granule Uses: Visions, divination, clairvoyance,
dreams, calming hysteria, cleansing
Aroma: A very strong menthol effect, leaving the sinus passages open and
cool.
Home-made Massage Cream
Heat together four tablespoons of sunflower (or safflower oil) mixed with 4
tablespoons of
lanolin.
Then slowly add heated
rose water to it. Now add a tablespoon of camphor to make a really
invigorating massage cream. To make this cream lighter mix two tablespoons of
petroleum jelly.
Home-made Massage Oil
Mix together half cup each of
almond oil and castor oil. Add one
teaspoon of camphor. Mix well and use.
Camphor Astringent
Mix together in a large bottle 1/2 cup
rose water, 1/2 cup
witch-hazel, 1/2 cup
distilled water, 1 tablespoon
camphor. To make the astringent stronger, add a
pinch of
alum. Strain
and use to tighten and tone the skin.
Camphor has been added to water used in divination, and has been said to
boost clairvoyance and dreams. Instead of burning this on charcoal, simply set
it out. Camphor can ulcerate the mucous membranes, so use it carefully.
Safety Info: Keep out of the reach of children. In case of ingestion
contact a poison control center immediately. For external use only if
properly diluted.