Camphor Powder finds applications in numerous rub-on sprays and balms for minor burns, insect bites and stings.
Many skin ointments and lotions have camphor for care and upkeep of the skin.
Uses
Camphor Powder functions as a painkiller when used on the skin, owing to its anti-inflammatory abilities.
It may also be rubbed on the throat and chest to help lighten congestion of lungs and nasal tracts to decrease coughing bouts.
Benefits
• Has anti-inflammatory and cooling properties
• Soothes skin redness and swelling
• Has antifungal and antiseptic properties
• A helpful insecticide and germicide
Usage Rate
Recommended usage less than 11% for chest rub and in concentrations of 3-11% painkiller, anti-itch or irritation balm.
Strengths
Camphor contracts the blood vessels and diminishes the pressure build-up surrounding the nerves.
Caution
Camphor is a popular organic compound that appears in the form of a crystalline substance, obtained by distilling the bark and wood of the camphor tree. Originally belonging to the southern islands of Japan and Taiwan, it provides multiple benefits like curing a stuffy nose, cough, insect bites, warts, skin healing, and even works as an insecticide against ants.
It stimulates nerve endings, relieving symptoms such as pain and itching when applied to the skin. Camphor also has anti-fungal and antiseptic properties. Its strong, cooling smell provides a cold sensation that is appreciated all over the world and used as a decongestant and cough suppressant.