White Camphor Essential Oil (Cinnamomum camphora)

Overview

It is typically processed using steam distilled as a method for extracting oil from the wood.

Essential Facts

Aroma Description: Fresh, intense, woody. Its aroma is somewhat eucalyptus-like due to its high cineole content.
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Synonyms(s) for Cinnamomum camphora: Camphora camelliifolia, Camphora camphora, Camphora hahnemannii, Camphora hippocratei, Camphora officinalis, Camphora officinarum, Camphora officinarum var. glaucescens, Camphora vera, Cinnamomum camphora, Cinnamomum camphora f. cyclophyllum, Cinnamomum camphora subvar. hosyo, Cinnamomum camphora var. cyclophyllum, Cinnamomum camphora var. glaucescens, Cinnamomum camphora var. linaloolifera, Cinnamomum camphora var. nominale, Cinnamomum camphora var. rotundifolia, Cinnamomum camphoroides, Cinnamomum nominale, Cinnamomum simondii, Cinnamomum taquetii, Laurus calycina, Laurus camphorifera, Persea camphora
Botanical Family: Lauraceae
Botanical Genus: Cinnamomum
Major Compounds: (+)-Limonene, p-Cymene, a-Pinene, 1,8-Cineole, Sabinene, B-Pinene, Camphene, Camphor
Perfumery Note: Middle
Consistency: Thin
Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong
Color: Clear
Processing Methods: Steam Distilled
Part Typically Used: Wood

Vegan
Not recommend or safe for children

Essential Details

Benefits & Uses

May be benefitial for addressing the following ailments:

Bronchitis Bruises Colds Contusions Coughs Insect Repellents Muscular aches and pains Parasitic Skin Infections Rashes Rheumatism Spots ( Acne )

Cautions & Safety

Cautions when using White Camphor:

When sourcing White Camphor Essential Oil, it is crucial that you purchase it from a highly reputable source, and be certain that you are obtaining White Camphor Essential Oil. Brown Camphor Oil and Yellow Camphor Oil contain significant quantities of the toxic constituent safrole and are not safe for use.

Due to its 1,8 cineole content, it is best not to use Camphor Essential Oil around young children. Tisserand and Young warn that old and oxidized oils should not be used. Reading Tisserand and Young's full profile is recommended. [Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young, Essential Oil Safety (Second Edition. United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014), 228.]

Safety Precautions for White Camphor:

Do not take any oils internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and be sure to first read the recommended dilution ratios for children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications. For in-depth information on oil safety issues, read Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young.

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