Camphor Tree
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Scientific name
Cinnamomum camphora
English Name
Camphor laurel
Malayalam name
കർപൂരമരം
Common name
Camphor Tree, Camphorwood
Description
- Habit : Tree
- Habitat : Large, evergreen tree and native to wetland forests of East Asia
- Leaves : The leaves are simple, petiolate, broad, shiny and waxy in appearance.These are arranged alternatively in 1-4 in numbers.
- Flowers: The flowers are bisexual, small in size and white or cream in color.
- Fruits : Fruits are round or globular, pea sized, red colored berries that are attached to the green cone.
- Stem : The stem is woody. Young bark is smooth in texture and green in color.
Uses
Respiratory relief, Pain relief, Skin health, Calming nerves, Insect repellent
Parts used
Stem bark, Twigs, Leaves, Flowers
How to use
- For Cough and Cold : Add a pinch of camphor powder to boiling water and inhale the steam to relieve nasal and chest congestion.
- For Muscle Pain : Mix a small amount of camphor oil with coconut oil and massage it on sore muscles or joints.
- Skin Itchiness : Dilute a few drops of camphor oil in a carrier oil and apply it to the affected area to soothe itching.
- Inhalation : Add a small pinch of camphor to steam water for respiratory relief.
Conservation
Propagation & Cultivation
The seed is removed from the fruit when it ripens by taking out the pulp. The seed is then planted in soil as soon as possible.
