Camphor Oil
![]() | Botonical Name | : | Cinnamonum Camphora |
![]() | CAS # | : | 76-22-2 |
![]() | Country of Origin | : | China |
![]() | Color & Odor | : | Colorless to pale yellow liquid with Characteristic camphorous odour |
![]() | Solubility | : | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils |
![]() | Specific Gravity | : | 0.8530 - 1.0250 @ 20°C |
![]() | Optical Rotation | : | -1.0o to +2.0o |
![]() | Refractive Index | : | 1.4420 - 1.4520 @ 20°C |
![]() | Flash Point | : | >100°C |
![]() | Major Constituents | : | 1, 8-Cineole 20-40% |
![]() | Plant Part Used | : | Wood |
![]() | Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
Camphor essential oil offered is extracted from Cinnamomum Camphora (also known as Laurus camphora) of Lauraceae family. Also well known by the name of true camphor, gum camphor, hon-sho and Japanese and Formosa camphor, it finds usage in meeting the treatment needs of nervous depression, inflammation, acne and arthritis. CONSTITUENTS:
eugenol, Ketones, 1,8-Cineole Phenolic Ethers, Borneol, Terpene Alcohol and Pinene AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
Camphor Essential Oil is a top note with a strong, penetrating, fragrant odor. BLENDS WITH:
Basil, chamomile, cajuput, lavender & Melissa. COMMON NAMES:
Karanj Oil, Karanja Seed Oil USES:
Camphor oil is used in treatment of nervous depression, inflammation, acne, arthritis, muscular aches & pains, rheumatism, sprains, bronchitis, colds, coughs, fever, flu & infectious diseases. As oil is toxic, it can be used in vapor therapy to ease respiratory problems.