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what is camphor ?


camphor leaves
Camphor leaves

 1 .What Is a Camphor?

It is a white crystalline solid. It is a cyclic ketone and contains turpentine. It is an aromatic compound means it has aroma or odor. It's scientific name is Cinnamomum camphor. 

camphor is a volatile compound which mixes in air without leaving any residue. Production: it is also called as karpur.It is obtained from karpur tree. The scientific name of this tree is camphora officinarum. It tree found in East Asia.

Example: -India, china , Japan etc. camphor  leaves are very shiny and glossy. The karpur woods is chipped in to small pieces. The chips were steamed in a container, allowing the camphor to crystalline inside . And in same process one extra thing form that is camphor oil. This  oil has also very economical value.

camphor tree
Camphor tree

2 .what is camphor used for ?

In old days it was used as hair oil. My grandmother used to this oil in my hair. She applied this oil on my scalp.It helps in killing of louse, germs. It removes dandruff. It can apply twice a week. In modern days still we are using this technique to get ride of from louse.


1. How to Make Camphor Oil at Home:-

We can make camphor oil in house. Put some camphor in coconut oil .leave  it over night. It is ready to use.

1 .  camphor oil is also used in pain relief.

2. This oil is also use in cough and cold, it works as vicks.

3 .  This oil can also apply on the some minor wounds because of its Anti- bacterial properties.

4 . It has a pleasant smell. Camphor is also use in clothes.

5 . For religious purpose: - It is used in puja and aarti. It burns in air with some smokes. It gives a positive vibes. Camphor is used in removing negativity from House.

6 . Due to camphor's fragrance or Aroma, it's wood is used in making home decor, furniture, doors etc.

side effects of camphor
Skin irritation
2. Side Effects of Camphor:-

1 . It can cause allergic reactions.

2 . It can cause skin irritation .

3 . skin redness.

4 . It can harm our delicate eyes , because of the presence of some amount of Turpentine , it can be poisonous. 

5 . That is to say it is not for inhalation. Or in other words it is used as externally not internally.

Other Disadvantages of Camphor :-

Allergies :-

some people have allergic reaction towards it or camphor oil. Such as  skin irritation, redness, dryness, swelling, itching  , skin rashes etc. So, avoid these people.

Irritation :-

camphor  oil can cause skin irritation, if used in large amounts. So, it is necessary  to do first a patch test on a small area of skin before using it on the scalp of hair.

 Dryness :-

camphor oil can cause scalp dryness or hair dryness or even skin dryness also, if it used for prolonged time. So. It is recommended that it should be first dilute in oil then apply.

camphor crystals
Camphor crystals

3 .Types of camphor:-

1 . Synthetic or man made or Artificial camphor :-  prepared by chemicals and aromatic compounds  Or can be adulteration.

2 . Natural camphor or Bhimseni karpur.Bhimseni karpur is the purest form of camphor. It is obtained from bark of the Camphor tree. It is very Aromatic and used in the puja as well as in the medicinal purposes.

Now some questions arises about using of camphor oil as follows : -

uses of camphor
Helps in killing lice

1 . Does Camphor Makes Hair Grey?

"Excess of anything is bad ''. We all know that our hair color is due to the hair pigments called melanin. Hair color is also depends on genes.  But using camphor oil may causes skin dryness, which leads to hairfall and hair graying.

2 . How long can I leave camphor oil in my hair?

Apply 1 - 2 hours before  bathing. Then wash your hairs with mild diluted shampoos. If camphor oil is used in moderate quantity  then it have a magical effect, but if it is used for long time, it can cause severe hair dryness and skin irritation and redness etc.

3. Is it helpful for our hair?

It may helpful for our hair as well as for skin. It can prevent hair louse to grow. It can  be used on small wounds also but not in large amounts. It can prevent hair dandruff  also. Do not use it in daily basis. 

 q. 1 what is camphor used for?

ans . camphor is used as hair oils in many cases. 

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