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| Camphor , |
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| Cinnamomum camphora |
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| LAURACEAE |
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Camphor is a strong remedy that while not expensive,should be used wisely, and only when needed. It has almost a duel action of hot and cold, and seems to have a balancing effect on the yin and yang energies. The oil is a very useful ingredient in inhalations for coughs, colds and difficulties in breathing. Applied externally camphor numbs the peripheral nerve endings. |
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 Camphor is present in every part of the tree, but is usually taken from the wood of mature trees by steam distillation The oil is clear, and has a scent simular to eucalyptus. It has a duality of hot and cold actions, cooling at first touch, then stimulating heat and circulation. Very useful in rheumatic inflammation. |
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| Colds | | In any condition where there is coldness of the body, a common cold, a cold stomach, influenza - indicates the use of camphor. 1104
(Tisserand, Robert ) | | Pain relief | | Applied externally camphor numbs the peripheral nerve endings. It also stimulates circulation and acts as a rubefacient. 898
(Tisserand, Robert ) |
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Koehler's Medicinal-Plants 1887
 Camphor is found in wood of the camphor laurel (Cinnamomum camphora), a large evergreen tree found in Asia (particularly in Borneo and Taiwan, hence its alternate name). It also occurs in some other related trees in the laurel family, notably Ocotea usambarensis.Wikipedia. It takes many years to form,and the trees are not touched until they are at least fifty years old
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