White Camphor Cinnamomum Camphora
Origin: China.
Family: Lauraceae.
Steam distilled from the wood of the camphor tree. It has a camphorous, piney, minty scent. It is a middle note in perfumery. Blends well with mandarin, orange, rosemary and ylang ylang.
Used for circulation, muscles and joints: aches and pains, arthritis, muscle relaxant, rheumatism, soothing agent, sprains and strains. Emotions / mind and nervous system: balancing, clarifying, cooling, purifying, stimulating, an aphrodisiac. Respiratory and immune system: used colds and coughs, bronchitis, chills, fever. Skin / hair: used for oily or spotty skin and acne. An insect
repellent, especially for moths.
