Spirit of Camphor.

Spirit of Camphor: Uses, Benefits and Cautions

Modified on Oct 15, 2023

For centuries, Camphor Spirit has been a trusted topical remedy for relieving muscle and joint pain, strains, bruises, backaches, and congestion from allergies and colds. It's a go-to solution for early treatment of cold sores and fever blisters. Adding Camphor Spirit to steam vaporizers can aid in alleviating coughs or can be directly rubbed on the chest for relief.

Camphor boasts a range of medicinal properties. It acts as an insect repellent with antimicrobial, antiviral, anticancer, and antitussive effects. Additionally, Camphor enhances skin penetration, making it effective in topical applications.1

Spirit of Camphor is derived from the essential oil of the camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora). This tree is native to Asian countries, including China, Japan, and Taiwan. Over time, due to its vast array of uses and medicinal properties, the camphor tree has been naturalized in various other parts of the world.

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