Camphor was traditionally made by distilling wood and bark of ‘Cinnamomum camphora’ or camphor tree but today it is chemically made by using turpentine oil. Camphor is available in the form of camphor balls, cubes, and camphor oil. Interestingly, it has many healing and medicinal properties irrespective of its form. Due to the health benefits of camphor, it is used in various vapor-ups, lotions, creams, etc. Check out more here:
Health benefits you can get by using camphor:
Acts as a sleep inducer:
The fragrance of camphor has a soothing and calming effect on your mind due to which you tend to fall asleep easily. In order to get a good night’s sleep with the help of camphor, rub a few drops of camphor oil on the pillow and sleep over it.
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Treats common cough and cold:
Camphor contains anti-inflammatory properties, which can heal common coughs and colds. And this is the reason why camphor is used in several vapor-ups. There are many ways you can get rid of cough and cold by using camphor or camphor oil. First is just rubbing camphor oil on your chest and back. The second is dissolving camphor in hot water and inhaling through steam.
Pain reliever:
Camphor acts as an ointment on the skin, which relieves you from pain and swelling. It makes the sensory nerve endings numb due to which pain and inflammation are reduced. Apply a few drops of camphor oil on the painful/swollen area and take rest for some time. Repeat the procedure for a few days.
Can heal minor cuts and wounds:
Camphor has antiseptic properties due to which it can heal minor wounds and cuts. In order to ward off infection from scrapes and cuts just apply a paste of camphor seeds to it.
Solves gastric problems:
One of the less-known health benefits of camphor is that it is a gas reliever. Camphor reduces the formation of gas in your stomach and gives you relief from gastric troubles. Just inhale some camphor vapor up or apply warm camphor oil on your stomach to get quick relief.
Improves digestion:
Camphor oil boosts the functioning of the excretory system. Camphor acts as an impelling force to metabolism, which leads to better digestion. Thus, you can apply some camphor oil to your stomach to treat any ailment related to digestion, metabolism, or circulation.
Treats osteoarthritis:
It acts as an ointment on muscles and joint pain. It contains pain-relieving properties, which can treat osteoarthritis. To see its magical effects, just replace your medicinal cream with a paste of camphor seeds (containing few drops of camphor oil).
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Asthma healer:
Camphor has various ant-inflammatory, anti-irritant, antiseptic, and other medicinal properties. This can clear conjunction in respiratory organs. Though camphor cannot treat asthma completely yet it can improve the health of your respiratory organs. To check the health benefits of camphor on asthma, try to inhale camphor steam regularly besides your asthma medicines.
Improves libido:
Due to certain personal and physical factors, one can lose interest in sex. If you are facing the same issue and want to improve your libido then camphor can work best for you. Camphor activates those parts of your brain that stimulate sexual urges and desires. External application of camphor oil (as suggested by a doctor) can prove very beneficial in treating erectile dysfunction.
Reduces stress and anxiety:
The calming smell of camphor calms the nerves of your brain. It gives you relief from stress and anxiety. Moreover, it has antispasmodic properties due to which it is ideal in aromatherapy. You can inhale a camphor vaporizer or spray a homemade camphor essential oil air freshener in your room to calm your mind.
Things to keep in mind while using camphor:
Even though camphor has such wonderful properties, the health benefits of camphor are limited and subjected to certain conditions. Hence, before using camphor keep the below things in mind:
- Direct intake of camphor is not suggested, it can cause vomiting and poisoning.
- Keep camphor out of reach of children.
- Use camphor oil only in mentioned quantities as overdose can lead to various health problems.
- Do not apply it directly to open wounds.
- Pregnant and breast-feeding mothers are advised to use camphor oil and related remedies only after doctors’ consultation.
- If your skin turns red or you get an itchy sensation after using camphor oil, discontinue using it.
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