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Ingredient:
Camphor
Botanical name:
Cinnamomum camphora
Aroma:

Fresh and invigorating, with a hint of menthol and pine

Evidence-based Therapeutic Properties:

• Analgesic (reduces localized discomfort)
• Anti-inflammatory (reduces localized inflammation)
• Antimicrobial (prevents microbial growth)
• Decongestant (clears nasal and chest congestion)

Traditional-based Therapeutic Properties:

• Antispasmodic (calms cramps and tension)
• Circulatory stimulant (enhances blood circulation)
• Expectorant (promotes easier breathing)

Product(s):
Sources:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ptr.5484 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10403385/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4968782/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5402865/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5435909/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6270224/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6629446/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23488631/ https://www.ijpsonline.com/articles/analgesic-effects-of-the-essential-oil-from-emcinnamomumcamphoraem-against-nitroglycerininduced-migraine-inmice-3831.html?view=mobile https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/17/6/715 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/277662697_Camphor_Cinnamomum_camphora_a_traditional_remedy_with_the_history_of_treating_several_diseases https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378874120335856 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2221169115001033?via%3Dihub
Fun Facts:

Fun Fact 1


Camphor is native to China, India, and Korea. It is designated and protected as a natural monument in Jeju, Korea, and is especially valued for its various cultural and medicinal applications.


Fun Fact 2


Camphor oil has traditionally been used as a remedy for chest congestion and other inflammation-related diseases and concerns, such as rheumatism, sprains, bronchitis, asthma, and muscle pain.


Fun Fact 3


The essential oil of the camphor plant contains monoterpenes, a naturally occurring chemical compound, and has been studied for its tumor-suppressive and anti-mutagenic activities on human cancer cells.

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