Camphor - Natural

Camphor is an aromatic crystal derived from many different trees including camphor basil and the camphor laurel. Camphor has been used since ancient times for a wide variety of applications, including;

Equine care: Used as a cooling ingredient, also in muscle and ligament rubs.

Skincare: To increase blood flow to the skin and muscles, also as a local anaesthetic

Food: As an aromatic flavour for South Asian cuisine

Pest control: Used for insect control and to repel moths

Medicine: In combination with Menthol as a decongestant (ask us for recipes!)

Embalming: Used by the ancient Egyptions as part of the embalming fluids for mummification