Camphor Essential Oil

Extracted from the Cinnamomum camphora of the Lauraceae family, Camphor is an excellent oil an aromatherapy, clearing the nasal passage. The camphor tree grows up to 35 meters (over 100ft!) in height, with many of the oil producing trees in excess of 50 years old.

Characteristics

A distinctive and powerful oil which is associated with cleansing of the sinus's in vapour treatments.

Oils to Blend with

Angelica, Bergamot, Birch, Cardamom, Clove, Geranium, Immortelle, Lavender, Myrtle, Niouli, Nutmeg, Rose, Rosewood, Thyme

Latin Name

Cinnamomum camphora

Plant Family

Lauracea

Extraction Method

Steam distillation of the chipped wood and branches

Country of Origin

Indonesia

Chemical Constituents

Camphor (Ketone), Safrole (Phenol), Borneol (Alcohol), Camphene (Terpene), Borneo: Borneol (Alcohol), Pinene, Camphene, Dipentene (Terpenes).