(Cinnamomum camphora) Traditionally used to support healthy breathing, to ease minor aches and pains and to soothe minor skin issues. A drop or two on a cloth in a sealed container of food grains may deter insects.
White Camphor essential oil may support, aid, ease, soothe, reduce, calm, relax, promote and/or maintain healthy function of the following: Acne Antiseptic Arthritis Aches and pains Bronchitis Bruises Circulation Colds Congestion Coughs Digestion Disinfectant Inflammation Insects Joint aches and pains Larynx Metabolism, stimulates Muscle aches and pains Pharynx Sinus Sedative Skin inflammation, acne, oily skin Spasms Respiratory Hopewell Essential Oil Blend Containing Camphor Take Time
Blends well with: Basil Cajeput Lavender Rosemary Eucalyptus
Because of Camphor's high limonene and a-pinene content, it is recommended that oxidation be avoided by storage in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Avoid contact with the eyes and other sensitive areas. Essential oils are both lipophilic and hydrophobic. Lipophilic means they are attracted to fat— like the membranes of your eyes and skin. They are also hydrophobic, meaning they do not like water. Applying a carrier oil will create another fat for the essential oil to be attracted to other than the membranes of the eyes or skin. Tisserand suggests: "With essential oils, fatty oil has been suggested as an appropriate first aid treatment, though the advantage of saline [eyewash] is that the eyes can be continually flushed, and this is less easy with fatty oil.” We are not aware of a case where essential oil in the eyes caused permanent injury or long-term discomfort, but if you feel concerned, please call your health care provider. Robert Tisserand notes in Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Professionals 2nd edition that the only “hazard” with White Camphor is skin sensitization if oxidized.
