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Camphor is a waxy, white or transparent solid with a strong, aromatic odor. It is a terpenoid with the chemical formula C 10 H 16 O. It is found in wood of the camphor laurel ( Cinnamomum camp...
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Camphor (zhang nao); Cinnamomum camphora; Laurus camphora ... This page contains information on camphor and how it is used as a herb in alternative herbal treatments to treat ailments and problems, such as muscle, pain, strains, rheumatism and chapped hands. ... Properties of camphor...
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3. PHYSICO-CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 3.1 Origin of the substanceCamphor may be natural or synthetic. It occurs naturally in the wood of the camphor tree (cinnamonum camphora), and is xtracted by steam distillation and crystallization.
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The therapeutic properties of camphor oil are analgesic, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, cardiac, carminative, diuretic, febrifuge, hypertensive, insecticide, laxative, rubefacient, stimulant, sudorific, vermifuge and vulnerary...
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Camphor blocks have been used for their natural therapeutic properties for years, and for many have even become a symbol of their grandmother's old fashioned remedies. Camphor has many faithful followers and they swear blind by its wonderful healing powers and always keep some to hand, for a whole range of purposes.
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camphor has medicinal qualities and is the most readily available. Camphor is recognized as being a pungent, sour, heating substance. It also has some moisturizing properties which make it an excellent remedy to be used as an expectorant, decongestant, and bronchial dilator.
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Some forms of camphor can also be used in cooking. Some sweets can be made with a little camphor added for taste. Not only is a distict, refreshing flavour imparted, but the properties of camphor also enter the body directly.
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Camphor; (Cinnamomum camphora); Click on graphic for larger imag ... The properties in the oil are much the same as in Camphor, but it is more stimulant and very useful in complaints of stomach and bowels, in spasmodic cholera and flatulent colic.
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Detail of the constituent Camphor. The role that Camphor plays in holistic and alternative medicine. Characteristics of Camphor uses and properties. Products containing Camphor for sale as well as appropriate books. ... In the cosmetic and beauty therapy industry Camphor is widely used for its preservative properties in creams,
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