Camphor White

Botanical Name

Cinnamomum camphora

Plant Family

Lauraceae

Country of Origin

Taiwan

Common Method of Extraction

Steam Distilled from wood, branches, leaves and flowers

Plant Part Typically Used

Wood

Color

Clear

Consistency

Thin

Perfumery Note

Middle/Top

Strength of Initial Aroma

Strong

Aromatic Description

White Camphor Essential Oil is an intense medicinal, fresh and woody scent with a similar aroma to eucalyptus due to its high cineole content.

Possible Substitute Oils

Cassia, Ravintsara (camphor CT), Sage (camphor CT), Rosemary (camphor CT), Basil (linalool CT), Lavendin, Spanish Sage

Blends Well With

Black pepper, carrot seed, chamomile (German & Roman), clove, copaiba, coriander, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, juniper, lavender, lavendin, peppermint, pine, melaleuca (tea tree), nutmeg, orange, patchouli, rosemary, Spanish sage, turmeric, vetiver, wintergreen

GRAS status

YES

White Camphor Essential Oil Uses

Analgesic, Muscular Aches and Pains, Rheumatism, Cough, Bronchitis, Colds, Acne, Rashes, Parasitic Skin Infections, Contusions, Bruises, Insect Repellent, Anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antiviral, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Anticancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, Stimulates the heart, Antiparasitic, Enhances Penetration of other Essential Oils, Increases sweating and redness of the skin, Respiratory stimulant, Antirheumatic, Reduces appearance of skin blemishes, Eases cough, Stimulating

Source: Valerie Ann Worwood, The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, 25th Anniversary Edition (Novato, CA: New World Library, 2016, 573.)

Major Constituents

• (+)-Limonene
• p-Cymene
• a-Pinene
• 1,8-Cineole
• Sabinene
• B-Pinene
• Camphene
• Camphor

See Essential Oil Safety for more complete list of typical constituents.

Source: Private Communication: Burfield, 2003. Source cited in Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young, Essential Oil Safety (Second Edition. United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014), 228.

Recommended Dilution Range

1.5%-20%; 50% for some conditions.

White Camphor Essential Oil Safety Information

Due to its 1,8 cineole content, it is best not to use Camphor Essential Oil around young children.

Tisserand and Young warn that old and oxidized oils should not be used. Reading Tisserand and Young’s full profile is recommended. [Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young, Essential Oil Safety (Second Edition. United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014), 228.]

General Safety Information

Do not take essential oils internally nor apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Read, Birkat Natural’s, Guide to Diluting Essential Oils, for general dilution information. If you are currently experiencing pregnancy, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, have any other medical problem, or are otherwise under the care of a physician, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and be sure to first read the recommended dilution ratios for children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications. Carefully read Birkat Natural’s Essential Oil Safety Information page, before using any essential oil. For in-depth information on oil safety issues, read Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young.

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