Amazing Benefits Of Camphor Essential Oil

Posted by Manish Arora 07/03/2019 0 Comment(s)

Camphor is a waxy, flammable, transparent solid object with a strong aroma. It is a terpenoid. It is found in the wood of the camphor laurel, a large evergreen tree found in Asia and also of the unrelated kapur tree, a tall timber tree from the same region. The scientific name of the tree is Cinnamomum Camphora.

 

The essential oil of camphor is obtained by its extraction of camphor from two types of camphor trees. The first one is the Common Camphor tree, bearing the scientific name Cinnamomum camphora, from which the common camphor is obtained. The second one is the Borneo Camphor tree, which is where Borneo Camphor is derived from; it is scientifically known as Dryobalanops camphora. The camphor oil obtained from both have similar properties, but they differ slightly in aroma and in the concentration of various compounds found in them. The various components of camphor essential oil are alcohol, borneol, pinene, camphene, camphor, terpene, and safrole.

 

Camphor essential oil, apart from having a very cool, penetrating, and lasting aroma, has many medicinal properties as well, which is explained in greater detail below:

Removes Bad Odor

Improves Circulation

Kills Lice

Reduces Nerve Disorders

Deal Effectively With Gas Issues

Improves Circulation

Relieves Congestions

Relieves Spasms And Inflammation

Increase Libido

Reduce Arthiritis Pain

Relaxes Nerves & Brain

 

Medicinal benefits in treatment of epilepsy, hysteria, viral diseases such as cough, measles, flu, food poisoning, infection in reproductive organs and insect bites.

 

Removes Bad Odor

 

 

The aroma of camphor is so strong, tremendous and very long lasting beautiful smell that can effectively remove the bad odor from your room at home, office, workplace and even cars.

Improves Circulation

 

Camphor essential oil is an effective stimulant, that boosts the activity of the circulatory system, metabolism, digestion system, secretion, and excretion. This property of camphor helps in treating problems and ailments associated with improper circulation, digestion, sluggish or overactive metabolic rates, obstructed secretions, and a wide variety of uncommon conditions.

 

 

Kills Lice

 

 

Camphor oil is an excellent disinfectant, insecticide, and germicide. When mixed with bathing water, camphor oil disinfects the whole body externally, and also kills lice. It can also be diluted with any carrier oils such as coconut, sweet almond or argan oil and applied in hair to get rid of lice.

 

Cure Acne

 

 

Camphor acts as a best treatment for acne. You can get rid of stubborn acne by using the camphor oil. The compound in camphor is known to be an excellent remedy for acne as it reduces redness and irritation. You may use vapor-rub on a daily basis to bring down acne. Camphor works well with the skin, bringing down the pain and swelling. With the help of camphor, you can regain your flawless and blemish-free skin. Camphor is undoubtedly one of the best treatments for pimples and acne. Camphor is endowed with anti-inflammatory properties; it reduces the tendency of the skin to break into pimples and acne hence giving you a glowing pimple free skin.

 

Deal Effectively With Gas Issues

People who tend to have gas problems more frequently can get relief after consuming camphor. It brings relief by preventing the formation of gas in first place and secondarily, it effectively removes the gases and expels them in a healthy way. Camphor can also help in preventing and / or treating digestive problems such as diarhoea or gastroenteritis.

 

Improves Blood Circulation

Camphor induces both cold and warm sensations and improves blood circulation. This feature shows that the Camphor is beneficial in taking care of both High and Low blood pressure.

People with chronic low blood pressure often complain of tiredness, lack of drive, lack of concentration and reduced mental ability. This is most noticeable in the early morning hours and after meals. So far, in medical studies, there is no such defined treatment for such complaints, other than taking some procedures such as coffee and other alternatives based on patient's taste or medical conditions. Low blood pressure leads to reduced blood flow to brain. Adequate and moderate use of camphor helps in stimulates the brain hence improves the blood flow conditions in the body with taking effect within 2-3 minutes time.

 

Relieves Congestion

Camphor oil can work perfectly as a decongestant.