Information: Camphor White 

Botanical Name:Cinnamomum camphora 

Description: The Camphor Tree, or Camphor Laurel, is native to Taiwan, 
southern Japan, and southeast China and indochina. It is cultivated for 
a substance also known as camphor, in a solid, waxy form. It can be 
used medicinally and was actually once used as an ingredient in a 
smokeless gunpowder. It is obtained from the wood and bark of the trees 
as they are chipped and steamed, which caused the camphor to become 
crystalized and then harvested. 

Common Uses: Camphor is widely used in cooking and aromatherapy today 
and is known for it's properties to brighten mood and alleviate 
nervousness. It is also known for being an antispetic and laxative as 
well as having properties that ward off insects. 

Cautions: Camphor in certain concentrations can be toxic so we advise to 
use it with care. Should be avoided by pregnant women as well as people 
suffering from asthma or epilepsy or those with fragile conditions 
unless under the direction of a medical professional. Overdose can 
cause vomiting and/or convulsions.