Camphor Essential Oil

What is Camphor Essential Oil?

De frisse, medicinale geur van Kamfer (Cinnamomum Camphora) reminiscent of balms and ointments. Of times when doctors still walked around with herbal mixtures in their bags. No wonder that there are camphor trees in China that are more than a thousand years old.

This Camphor Essential Oil is distilled from the bark of the camphor tree. Camphor oil comes in different colors: white, yellow, brown and blue. Only the white variant is suitable for aromatherapy, the other variants are not safe for body and mind.

Benefits

Breathe more freely

The scent of Camphor literally creates air and encourages you to pause and take a deep breath. In addition, the fresh scent of Camphor has a soothing effect on the airways, which helps you to breathe more freely again. The aroma if you could use some harmony and peace, both mentally and physically.

Slows down skin aging

Camphor stimulates the production of elastin and collagen, which can slow down skin aging. A wonderful ingredient for your homemade anti-skin aging products.

To treat the muscles after exercise

The soothing effect of Camphor is ideal for taking care of the muscles after exercise. It is therefore not surprising that camphor is often found in muscle oils and athletes often apply it after an intensive workout. Camphor helps you recover after physical exertion and makes stiff muscles wonderfully supple again.

How do you use it?

Because of the strong effect of Camphor, it is extra important that you always dilute Camphor Essential Oil. The amount of Camphor Essential Oil in your massage oil, facial product or other product should not exceed 1%.

Steaming

Fill a large bowl with hot water and add 1 drop of Camphor Essential Oil, 1 drop Myrrh Essential Oil and 1 drop Bergamot Essential Oil to it. Put a tea towel over your head and hang over the steam for about ten minutes, while breathing in and out deeply. You will notice that you breathe a lot more freely afterwards and feel a lot clearer. (Be careful not to burn yourself on the steam).

What is so special about it?

The camphor tree, which occurs naturally in China, has played an important role in Chinese culture for many years. Camphor has a beautiful mahogany-like color and a fresh scent. Camphor wood has long been a favorite among Asian furniture makers, and elements in Buddhist temples are also often made from this beneficial wood.

Please note: Keep out of reach of children. Pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication? Always consult your doctor before use. Avoid the eyes and other sensitive areas. Not intended to be ingested. Use only diluted on the skin. Do not use on open wounds. Not suitable for heart problems.