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.