Camphor Essential Oil Herb Uses, Benefits, Cures, Side Effects, Nutrients

Do not ingest the oil. An overdose may result in convulsions, vomiting, burning of the mouth and throat and or nausea. Initial symptoms manifest within one hour.
Pregnant and nursing women should avoid it.
Do not use in cases of Epilepsy and Asthma.
Do not apply on damaged skin.
It gets easily absorbed through the skin. Do not use high concentrations of this oil. Always use diluted form.
Avoid the use of this oil with Homeopathic medicines.

Camphor essential oil is effective in vapour therapy.
It clears the lungs.
It dispels apathy and calms the nerves.
It overcomes depression.
It is effective against psychosomatic ailments.
It benefits the skin.

Fractional distillation of Camphor yields three types of oils. White, Yellow and Brown camphor oils. Only white camphor oil is good and should be used. Brown and Yellow camphor is toxic and carcinogenic. It contains safrole and should not be used for aromatherapy. Must not be used for massage either. The toxicity will permeate into the body transdermally.

All parts of the tree may be used to extract oil. However the tree should be at least 50 years old to yield good oil.

Insects, moths and flies hate it. Use it to your advantage.

Use in very small proportion in oils and creams against Inflammation, to reduce redness and to cure chapped hands.


Decongestant: Use as aroma. It is strong and penetrating. It relieves congestion of the bronchi, larynx, pharynx, nasal tracts and lungs. Use as a balm or cold rub.

In TCM :
Meridian associated are Lungs and Heart.

Camphor oil is a Stimulant. It boosts the activity of the circulatory system. It optimizes the metabolism. It aids digestion, secretion and excretion. It therefore, treats Improper Circulation, Bad Digestion and dries unwanted secretions. It is generally listed under the heading of a Diaphoretic. But experience shows it is stronger and should be thought of as a Sudorific.:
Antiseptic. Used topically, it kills most bacteria and germs. Think of it as a Disinfectant, Insecticide, and Germicide. Put a few drops in a cup and keep in the room. Or, burn a piece of camphor oil soaked cloth and drive away insects and kill germs.
If you think your water is contaminated, use a few drops of Camphor and become safe. . A drop or two of camphor oil, mixed with a large quantity of food grains, keeps the grain insects free. Camphor oil in local applications cures skin diseases, bacterial and fungal infections. Soak yourself in a tub with a few drops of Camphor oil and free yourself of lice and or other small parasites of bugs that may have infested your body.
Decongestant: Picture this. Cold winter morning. You have taken a very hot water bath. You have to go out in to the cold. Fifteen minutes later you are down with congestion of the bronchi, larynx, pharynx, nasal tracts and or lungs. Matter very serious. Doctor declares you have 'a Viral' and vehemently orders an 'Antibiotic' course which must be continued for 5 days. Take a step back. Review !! In 15 Minutes you have been attacked by a virus ( which normally destroys itself in 14 days ) which is to be treated by a medicine that kills only bacteria, not a virus. Well. This picture sure did insult my intelligence. Your natural question now, to me is, 'What do I do'. My answer will be, 'Inhale Camphor oil vapor'. Add a few drops to a kettle of boiling water. Put a towel over your head, inhale. Go to sleep. Wake up cured.
Anesthetic : It is an effective local anesthesia. It causes numbness of the sensory nerves at the area of application.
Cure for Premature Ejaculation : Add a few drops to a carrier oil. Massage penis lightly every day for 15 days. Thereafter, massage once a week. Sure cure for Premature Ejaculation.
Nervous Pacifier: Camphor oil alleviates the intensity of Nervous Problems, Convulsions, Epileptic Attacks, Nervousness, and Chronic Anxiety.