Cinnamomum camphora

Cinnamomum camphora
Family:Cinnamomum camphora; Analgesic; Anthelmintic; Antirheumatic; Antispasmodic; Aromatherapy; Cardiotonic; Carminative; Diaphoretic; Odontalgic; Rubefacient; Sedative; Stimulant; Tonic.
Common name:Camphor
Camphor has a long history of herbal use in the Orient with a wide range of uses. It has occasionally been used internally in the treatment of hysteria but in modern day herbalism it is mainly used as the essential oil and internal use is not advised. The wood and leaves are analgesic antispasmodic odontalgic rubefacient stimulant. An infusion is used as an inhalant in the treatment of colds and diseases of the lungs. The plant is more commonly used in the form of the essential oil which can be obtained by distillation of the chipped branches trunk and wood of the tree or from the leaves and twigs. Wood 24 - 40 years old is normally used. The essential oil is anthelmintic antirheumatic antispasmodic cardiotonic carminative diaphoretic sedative and tonic. It is used externally in liniments for treating joint and muscle pains balms for chilblains chapped lips cold sores skin diseases etc and as an inhalant for bronchial congestion. Some caution is advised excessive use causes vomiting palpitations convulsions and death. It is possible that the oil can be absorbed through the skin causing systemic poisoning. The essential oil is used in aromatherapy. Its keyword is 'Piercing'. It is used in the treatment of digestive complaints and depression.

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