Camphor Essential Oil
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- DECONGESTANT
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- REFRESHING
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- ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
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Camphor essential oil is a versatile household remedy known for helping to treat several illnesses and irritants with both warming and cooling properties.
Sometimes known as white camphor essential oil, camphor's powerful antitussive properties are often used to relieve cough symptoms, whilst its anti-inflammatory effects help it to ease pain.
Camphor oil is also used to cleanse and tone skin, helping to reduce redness and fighting fungal infections.
What is camphor essential oil good for?
Strong and potent camphor is great for clearing the airways, thanks to its expectorant properties. It has been shown to fight infections, ease pain, and cleanse the skin, too.
What's the best way to use camphor oil?
Adding a few drops of camphor to your diffuser or bath can help shift the symptoms of a stubborn cold. If you;re looking to clear your skin or relieve tension in your muscles, mixing camphor with a carrier oil could also be a good wellness choice.
What does camphor essential oil smell like?
Our camphor essential oil is sharp and cool - akin to the scent of menthol.
What blends well with camphor essential oil?
Camphor oil blends well with scents like bergamot, rosemary, thyme, geranium, and eucalyptus.
Our 100% Pure Camphor Essential Oil has a sharp, cleansing scent and is almost colourless. It is extracted via steam distillation from the camphor tree, which is native to the forests of Japan and Taiwan.
You can learn more about camphor essential oil over on our blog.
Botanical Name: Cinnamomum Camphora
What is camphor essential oil used for?
- Aromatherapy: Combine 5-7 drops of the oil with water and add to an oil burner. Alternatively, place 5-7 drops in a diffuser.
- Massage: Dilute 5 drops to 10ml of carrier oil and massage into skin.
- Bath: Add 6-8 drops to warm bathwater.
- Skincare: Add a couple of drops to a carrier oil or your chosen lotion.
- Soap: Suitable for soapmaking. We recommend following a tested recipe.
- Candles: Suitable for candles. We recommend following a tested recipe.
- Potpourri: Add a few drops to potpourri creations to enhance scent.
- FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY
- Do not apply undiluted to skin.
- Avoid use during pregnancy.
- Keep away from children.
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Please perform a patch test before use.
- Keep away from eyes.
Is camphor essential oil toxic?
Camphor essential oil is not toxic for inhalation or diluted topical use, however it should not be ingested.
This natural product cannot be guaranteed free from traces of nuts or other allergens. Due to the nature of this product, there may be variances in colour and scent between batches. We are constantly improving our products and so, on occasion, the product you receive may differ slightly in appearance from images displayed on our website.
The above information is provided in good faith and the given benefits of this essential oil are obtained from characteristics with which it is commonly associated. This information is not based on facts and the benefits of the product may vary between individuals. If unsure, then we advise you to seek professional advice.
- Bottled in the UK.
- Aromatherapy Trade Council Member.
- 100% Pure Natural Essential Oils.
- Ethically Sourced and not tested on animals. Vegan friendly.
- Supplied in quality Amber Glass Bottle, Tamper Evident Lid & Dropper.
- Expiry Date & Batch Codes on labels.
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