Botanical Name: Cinnamomum camphora
Main Constituents:
1,8-Cineole: 38.5%
Plant Part: Wood
Origin: China
Processing Method: Steam Distilled and Vacuum Rectified
Description / Color / Consistency: This is a thin, colorless to pale yellow clear liquid.
Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma: Camphor Essential Oil is a top note with a strong, penetrating, fragrant odor.
Blends With: Basil, Cajeput, Chamomile, Lavender, Melissa, and Rosemary.
Product Abstract: The tree can grow up to 35 meters
(100 feet) and the camphor is found in every part of it. The Essential
Oil is extracted by steam from the chipped wood, root stumps and
branches, and is then rectified. White camphor oil is the first
distillation's fraction. In China and Japan, Cinnamomum camphora must be
at least 50 years old to produce oil, and can often grow as old as a
thousand years. The wood has been used in the construction of temples
and in ship-building because of its durability and aromatic properties.
Cautions: Dilute before use; for external use only.
May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is
recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.
Storage: It is recommended that oils packaged in metal
containers (for safe shipping), be transferred into dark glass
containers to maintain freshness and attain maximum shelf life.
Cautions: This oil is non-toxic and non-sensitizing. Avoid use during pregnancy.
