Camphor

Special Precautions of Camphor

• Camphor oil has an extremely high potential for toxicity. Because of this, the oil should not be ingested, but rather inhaled as a vapor. The internal ingestion of camphor may cause seizures, especially in those with Parkinson's disease or epilepsy.
• See warnings about Aromatherapy

The benefits of Camphor are

• The most popular use of camphor oil is the reduction of chronic cough. When certain compounds in the plant come into contact with water, they form a protective layer that lines the respiratory tract, thereby guarding it from irritation and potentially harmful substances. Attention ! The oil should not be ingested, but rather inhaled as a vapor.
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• Camphor oil has also been used to improve blood circulation in the capillaries, which can raise low blood pressure.

Used in Patent medecines

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