| The Camphor tree is indigenous to Japan and China | | | | "al kafur" for eucalyptus. In the Ayurvedic medical |
| but can now be found in many different regions of | | | | system camphor oil is used regularly to treat |
| the world; the United States, Brazil, Egypt, | | | | respiratory congestion, strengthen the heart and |
| Madagascar, Argentina and southern Europe. This | | | | soothe aching muscles. |
| hardy tree can grow to a height of over 100 feet | | | | It is a primary ingredient in many cold remedies: the |
| producing white flowers with red leaves and berries. | | | | oil is used in steam vaporizers and as an ointment to |
| In ancient times, camphor oil was believed to hold | | | | smooth the respiratory tract and control coughs. |
| magical healing properties. It is produced by steaming | | | | Traditionally camphor oil has been used to relieve pain |
| the bark of the camphor tree to produce a | | | | from osteoarthritis and discomfort caused by |
| powerfully fragrant, white crystalline substance for | | | | congestion, neuralgia, rheumatism and strained back |
| medicinal purposes. | | | | muscles acting as a mediator between the nerves |
| These trees are slow in growing and many people in | | | | and the pain impulses sent to the brain. |
| Asian countries believe that real camphor oil is at its | | | | Modern medical practitioners in Western countries are |
| best once the treaty reaches 50 years of age. This | | | | beginning to fully study the long-term benefits of |
| tradition is also honored in the United States, | | | | topical applications prepared with camphor will. The |
| however due to market demand most of the | | | | "Journal of Rheumatology" published a clinical study in |
| camphor will you can purchase is synthetic. | | | | 2003 that verifies the effectiveness of camphor oil |
| Camphor oil was first discovered our Marco Polo in | | | | use in conjunction with glucosamine and chondroitin |
| the 13th century where it had been used to treat a | | | | sulfate. The results of the study showed the liberal |
| variety of medical problems, as an embalming fluid | | | | application of camphor oil preparation such as |
| and also for its fragrance. This essential oil also played | | | | Camphor Balm by Rawleigh Products significantly |
| a large role in the Moorish medical traditions, and the | | | | reduced pain from osteoarthritis in the knee over a |
| many of the plants is derived from the Arabic words | | | | four-week period of time. |