Camphor, White

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(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.

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Camphor, White (also known as Hon-sho)
Cinnamomum camphora

Plant Origin: China
Method: Steam distilled wood and branches
Cultivation: Unsprayed (organically grown but not certified)
Chemical Family: Oxide
Aroma: Medicinal, camphorous, mothball-like

Key Constituents from GC/MS Analysis: Lot#111
1,8-cineole 35.47%
limonene 14.31%
sabinene 2.19%
alpha-pinene 10.10%
beta-pinene 2.33%
myrcene 2.25%

"Camphor is the name of a tree, an essential oil and the name of essential oil constituents found in this and other essential oils. The crude extract from the tree contains about 50% of camphor. The crude camphor crystals are removed by filtration and then it is separated into four distinct 'essential oils' by fractional distillation. These fractions are known as white, brown, yellow and blue fractions. Because of the fractionation process, none of these can be classed as true essential oils. White Camphor is the most widely used therapeutically" (Tisserand/Young).

Safety Information
Children: Camphor preparations should be avoided on the facial regions of infants and small children, especially around the nasal area.

Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: No known hazards or contraindications (Tisserand/Young).

Therapeutic Uses
A drop or two on a cloth in a sealed container of food grains will keep the grain safe from insects. It is used in balms and rubs. It's cooling properties make it useful for internal and external inflammation and relieves aches and pain associated with arthritis and rheumatism.

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

Application Suggestions (See Essential Oil Usage for more information and a Dilution Chart.)
Topical: Dilute with a carrier oil, unscented lotion or unscented cream and apply on area of concern or as desired. Consider using a roll-on applicator for ease of application of prediluted oil. White Camphor does not contain safrole, so it is considered relatively non-toxic, non-sensitizing and non-irritating (Battaglia). Since White Camphor does not have a limiting dilution parameter, we suggest that adults follow the General Guidelines found on the Dilution Chart, which is:

2-3% for daily application

Up to 25% for short-term use

Children: Camphor preparations should be avoided on the facial regions of infants and small children, especially around the nasal area. Please follow the Dilution Chart on the Babies and Children page.

Inhalation: Diffuse (usually combined with other suitable essential oils) or use a personal Nasal Inhaler

Internal: Not recommended unless advised by health care provider. One mL was lethal to a 16-month and a 19-month-old child.

Safety
Camphor preparations should be avoided on the facial regions of infants and small children, especially around the nasal area.

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.

References
Battaglia, Salvatore, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 2002, pages 318-319.
Price, Shirley and Len, Aromatherapy for Health Professionals, Third Edition, Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2008.
Tisserand, Robert; Young, Rodney, Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals, Elsevier Health Sciences UK 2nd Edition 2014, page 228.
Worwood, Valerie Ann, The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, New World Library, 2016, page 573.

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