CAMPHOR

Camphor tree, laurel family homeland, South China, South Japan and the Far East, such as Formosa, reaching a length of 20–30 m, is a type of tree that creates natural forests. Camphor tree lives for many years. Culture is done in tropical regions. It is a bright substance in the form of white crystal obtained from camphor tree, its taste is bitter and caustic. 20-25 years old trees are cut wood, essential oil is obtained. When this essential oil is kept in the cold, Camphor precipitates by crystallization and is then filtered off. Available in tablets or prismatic crystals. Camphor is a monoterpenic substance.

The resulting oil is used for making camphor spirits and pharmaceuticals.
Camphor oil which is widely used in aromatic treatments has antiseptic, sedative, antiromatic, stimulant, anti-inflammatory and anesthetic properties.
Due to its nose-opening effect, the oil used in the treatment of colds is the main ingredient of many health products today.
Externally used camphor oil reduces inflammation, redness and swelling of the skin.
It accelerates the healing process when applied to damaged skin in water collections caused by herpes and fever.
Camphor oil, which has anti-inflammatory effect, is good for all kinds of joint and muscle pain.
It is a powerful antiseptic and especially effective in the treatment of calluses.
Quickly absorbed by the skin, camphor oil prevents inflammation.
Good for restless leg syndrome.
It can also be used against rheumatic diseases and muscle pain as well as problems such as crushing, bruising and sprains caused by various sports and occupational accidents due to its anti-inflammatory or cooling properties.

It is used in heart and blood circulation disorders.
It is used against cough, cold, bronchitis, and sputum.
Due to its cooling and anti-inflammatory properties, ointment is used externally against rheumatism, muscle pain, sprains, bruising and crushing.
It is beneficial against excessive sweating, febrile diseases and intoxication with drugs. If the camphor is boiled and sweetened with honey, it is antipyretic. At the same time, honey camphor drink reduces the risk of heart disease.
The camphor, which has benefits against the moth, is placed inside the wardrobe, between the sheets and in the pockets of the clothes and prevents the fabrics from being damaged.
The camphor melted in vinegar may be dropped to the nose to prevent nosebleeds.
The camphor, which is beneficial against mouth sores, is useful in the development of brain health and memory problems. When the camphor is boiled for mouth sores and sweetened with honey and gargled with warm water, the treatment period is very short.
Its distinctive strong and pungent odor provides relief of chest congestion and opens up nasal congestion.
The camphor that can be used externally or internally has a painkiller and germicidal effect.
Prevents dandruff on the scalp when mixed with spirits and applied to hair.
In case of any bleeding that occurs in the body, it is applied to the bleeding area to stop the bleeding.
In case of eye inflammation and blood, camphor can be boiled and dressed with water.

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