100% PURE Natural GENUINE Camphor Kapoor Kapur 20 TABLETS Pure camphor

OTHER NAME(S):

Alcanfor, Arbre  Camphre, Camphor Tree, Camphora, Camphora Officinarum, Camphre, Camphre de Laurier, Camphre Gomme, Camphrier, Cemphire, Cinnamomum Camphora, dl-Camphor, dl-Camphre, Gum Camphor, Kapur, Karpoora, Karpuram, Laurel Camphor, Laurus camphora

Overview Information

• Camphor used to be made by distilling the bark and wood of the camphor tree. Today, camphor is usually manufactured from turpentine oil.
• It is used in products such as Vicks VapoRub.

How does it work?

• Camphor seems to stimulate nerve endings that relieve symptoms such as pain and itching when applied to the skin.
• Camphor is also active against fungi that cause infections in the toenails.
• Alcanfor,
• Arbre  Camphre,
• Camphor Tree
• Cinnamomum Camphora, dl-Camphor, dl-Camphre, Gum Camphor, Kapur, Karpoora, Karpuram, Laurel Camphor, Laurus camphora

What is camphor used for?

• Camphor has a wide variety of topical uses due to its antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties.
• It can be used to treat skin conditions, improve respiratory function, and relieve pain.
• Continue reading to learn more about the different uses for camphor and its supporting scientific evidence.

Camphor for skin

• Lotions and creams containing camphor can be used to relieve skin irritation and itchiness and may help to improve the overall appearance of skin.
• It has antibacterial and antifungal properties that make it useful in healing infections.
• A 2015Trusted Source animal study found camphor to be effective in treating wounds and ultraviolet light-induced wrinkles, making it a potential ingredient in anti-aging cosmetics.
• This may be due to its ability to increase elastin and collagen production. Use a camphor cream on the area youd like to treat at least once per day.

Relieves pain

• Applying camphor to the skin helps to relieve pain and inflammation.
• A small 2015Trusted Source study found that a spray containing natural ingredients such as camphor, menthol, and essential oils of clove and eucalyptus was effective in relieving mild to moderate pain.
• The spray was applied to the joints, shoulders, and lower back for a period of 14 days.
• You may feel a tingling, warming, or cooling sensation when you use camphor products. Apply a camphor spray or ointment to the affected area several times per day.

Heals burn

• Camphor balms and creams can be used to heal burn wounds.
• A 2018Trusted Source animal study found that an ointment containing camphor, sesame oil, and honey decreased the healing time for second-degree burn wounds and was found to be more beneficial than using Vaseline.
• To use, apply an ointment to the affected area once a day.

Treats arthritis

• Camphor products such as Icy Hot and Biofreeze may be effective in relieving pain, inflammation, and swelling due to arthritis.
• The hot or cold sensations that arise after application of these creams may distract you from the pain.
• Camphor has also been shownTrusted Source to have anti-inflammatory effects in animal models that are useful in treating arthritis.
• To use, apply the camphor cream to any affected areas several times per day.

Treats toenail fungus

• The antifungal properties of camphor make it beneficial in treating toenail fungus.
• Research from 2011 found that using Vicks VapoRub, which contains camphor as well as menthol and eucalyptus oil, was effective in treating toenail fungus. In the study, 15 of 18 people showed positive results after using the ointment for 48 weeks.
• To use, apply Vicks VapoRub to the affected toenails a few times per day.

Relieves congestion and coughing

• Camphor oil works as a decongestant and cough suppressant. According to a 2010 study, vapor rub was most effective in relieving night cough, congestion, and sleep difficulty in children with upper respiratory tract infections.
• To use, place 2 teaspoons of Vicks VapoRub in a bowl of hot water.
• Hold your head over the bowl and cover your head with a towel as you inhale the vapors.
• You can also apply the balm to your chest or feet and then cover them with socks. Avoid putting it in or around your nostrils.

Antispasmodic

• Camphor products may also be used as a muscle rub. It may help to relieve muscle cramps, spasms, and stiffness.
• A 2004 study found that camphor has antispasmodic and relaxant properties.
• To use, massage a muscle rub such as Bengay onto your sore muscles a few times a day.

Other uses

• Scientific research is limited for some of the purported uses for camphor and the evidence is largely anecdotal.
• Camphor oil may also be used to treat: