Camphor Essential Oil

Scientific name- Cinnamomum camphora

Origin- India

Method of production- Steam Distilled

Color- Yellow

Aroma- Clean, intense, and penetrating 

Camphor, traditionally obtained through the distillation of the wood of the camphor tree, is a major essential oil component of many aromatic plant species.

The main constituents of C. camphora essential oil were -camphor (40.54%), linalool (22.92%), cineole (11.26%), and 3, 7, 11-trimethyl-3-hydroxy-6, 10-dodecadien-1-yl acetate (4.50%). There are five chemotypes existing in C. camphora according to different primary component in the essential oil. C. camphora could be divided as the following chemical types (physiological types) by the major compounds of their leaf oils: camphor-type; linalool-type; cineol-type; isonerolidol-type; and borneol-type.

The chemical composition of camphor (terpene) includes pinene, camphene, B-pinene, limonene, 1, 8-cineole, and P-cymene. Camphor is said to possess anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, antispasmodic, anti-anxiety, and sedative properties.

Key Benefits

1. Camphor oil has antifungal and antibacterial properties that help in alleviating some skin-related issues like itching and irritation.
2. Camphor oil can be used as a treatment for minor burns.
3. It can be used to remove the burn scars as well.
4. Camphor oil has the potential to treat acne.
5.  It is said to bring down the pain and swelling caused by the inflammation of hair follicles and sebaceous glands.
6. Camphor oil has been found to be effective in treating nail fungus because of its antiseptic and antifungal properties.
7. Camphor oil can soften your cracked heels.
8. Camphor oil contains certain anti-inflammatory compounds that could help provide relief from rashes.
9. Camphor oil strengthens hair roots.
10. Stimulates hair growth.
11. Camphor oil may improve your hair texture to give you smooth and soft hair.
12. Camphor oil reduces hair fall.
13. Camphor acts as an excellent cleaning and disinfecting agent. It can also kill lice
14. It is a mood balancing oil.
15. Can be used in aromatherapies.