Natural Camphor

Traditional Uses & Why Herbalists Value It

Camphor is a classic aromatic ingredient in external rubs and liniments. Herbal and topical traditions value its penetrating scent and counterirritant sensation. Its concentration makes intended route and careful formulation essential.

What Modern Research Has Found

Research describes camphor's sensory and counterirritant effects and its toxicology. Ingestion can cause rapid neurological poisoning, including seizures. Concentrated camphor therefore requires strict route and dose control.

Source, Form & Safety

Natural camphor was historically obtained from Cinnamomum camphora and related botanical sources. The current formula record does not establish the exact source or concentration. A product ingredient listing should therefore not be read as instructions to use concentrated camphor separately.

Natural Camphor in Formulae

Isabelle's Digestive Tonic lists Natural Camphor among its ingredients. This relationship identifies the ingredient in the formula; it does not imply that concentrated camphor should be self-dosed or used interchangeably with the finished product.

Products Containing This Ingredient

• Isabelle's Digestive Tonic - 2 fl oz (59 mL)

Sources & Further Reading

• PubChem: Camphor identity, uses and toxicology