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Characteristics:
A colorless to pale yellow liquid with a sharp, pungent camphoraceous odor.
Principal Constituents:
These are naturally occuring in the essential oil.
- cineol
- pinene
- terpineol
- menthol
- thymol
General Actions:
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Counter-irritant, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant, rubefacient, vermifuge.
Safety:
White camphor does not contain safrol and is relatively non-toxic, non-sensitizing and non-irritant.
Not compatible with homeopathic treatment.
Primary Therapy Agent:
Muscular cramp, muscle stiffness.
Secondary Therapy Agent:
General skin care, greasy or oily skin/scalp, insect repellent, irritated & inflamed skin, spots, aches & pains,
arthritis, rheumatism, sprains, strains, bronchitis, chill, coughs, colds/flu.
Important Note:
The information on Florapathics.com is
only provided for educational purposes, and further research should be done
on each essential oil to be assured of its proper usage for each individual.
Aromatherapy is not meant to be a replacement for care under a qualified
health professional, but should be considered a complimentary modality.
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