These fantastic medicinal benefits of camphor would surely surprise many!!
Posted on: 17/Aug/2021 9:26:43 AM
A by-product of camphor tree or Cinnamomum camphora, camphor is a waxy white coloured crystalline substance with a solid form. The smell of camphor is strong and aromatic is known. Called as pacha karpooram or karpoor, camphor is prepared by distilling the bark of camphor tree.
There are many medicinal benefits of camphor and these are
Treats cough:
The cough relieving effect of camphor plays an important role here. The fact is that the aromatic vapours of camphor could desensitise the receptor cells that can lead to cough.
Nasal congestion gets cleared:
Nasal congestion can lead to huge discomfort in a person. It is believed that by inhaling camphor a cold sensation would be caused in the nasal area and there would be improved air flow.
Treats aches and pains:
It has been revealed that the turpentine present in the camphor would relieve pain by activating and then desensitizing the pain receptor cells. By acting more directly on the painful areas, the pain would get lowered or reduced. When camphor is used it would numb and cool the nerves and help in blood circulation. By this, muscle stiffness would be reduced.
Improves digestion and metabolism:
It has been brought to light by some research that naturally produced camphor obtained from camphor trees could improve digestion and metabolism. Truth is that intake of camphor would improve the digestive fire in us.
Good for arthritis issue:
Those with rheumatoid arthritis could get some relief from pain by having an intramuscular injection iodine, camphor and guaiacol. Here, the analgesic effects of camphor play its role.
