DESCRIPTION:
Camphor essential oiloffered is extracted from Cinnamomum Camphora (also known as Laurus camphora) of Lauraceae family. Also well known by the name of true camphor, gum camphor, hon-sho and Japanese and Formosa camphor, it finds usage in meeting the treatment needs of nervous depression, inflammation, acne and arthritis.
BLENDS WITH:
Basil, chamomile, cajuput, lavender & Melissa.
CONSTITUENTS:
Mixture of compounds safrole & eugenol, Ketones, Phenolic Ethers, Borneol, Terpene Alcohol and Pinene
COMMON NAMES:
Karanj Oil, Karanja Seed Oil
USES:
Camphor oil is used in treatment of nervous depression, inflammation, acne, arthritis, muscular aches & pains, rheumatism, sprains, bronchitis, colds, coughs, fever, flu & infectious diseases. As oil is toxic, it can be used in vapor therapy to ease respiratory problems.
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Botonical Name |
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Cinnamonum Camphora |
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CAS # |
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76-22-2 |
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Country of Origin |
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China |
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Color & Odor |
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Colorless to pale yellow liquid @22C with Camphorous Odor |
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Solubility |
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Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils |
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Specific Gravity |
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0.950 @ 72°F |
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Optical Rotation |
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23.5 |
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Refractive Index |
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1.475 @ 72°F |
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Flash Point |
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64C |
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Major Constituents |
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Ketones, Safrole, Phenolic Ethers, Borneol, Terpene Alcohol and Pinene etc. |