White Camphor Essential Oil

White Camphor
Cinnamomum camphora

Source: Wood
Origin: 
Energetics: Yang
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Scent: White Camphor essential oil has a sharp aroma with an uplifting essence that may help in psychological uplifting and physiological stimulation.
Blends Well With: Lemon and wood oils – adding a cleaner ambiance to the blend.

About

This exotic essential oil is known for its clean and powerful scent that may give a stimulating effect, clarifying the skin and giving a mental boost. The known cleansing effect is warming and enticingly relaxing.  Helping you reduce stress and stimulating positivity.

Historical Snippets

For more than 4000 years, Camphor has been used throughout Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat a variety of illnesses. Physically the tree can grow up to 100 feet and its wood has been used to build temples and ships by the Traditional Chinese. Camphor holds an important part in the Hindu community as it is used throughout religious ceremonies including the Mahashivratri which is the largest spiritual celebration of the Hindu. It has had many other uses throughout history including a deodorant, flavouring agent for drinks, insect repellent and rust preventative.  

How To Use

Diffuse: Add a few drops to a diffuser to disperse around the room

Topically: Dilute essential oil with any carrier oil at a 2.5% ratio. This equates to 2.5ml essential oil/oils in total mixed with 100ml of chosen carrier oil. 1ml of essential oil is approximately 20-22 drops of oil.  Decant into a roller or glass bottle with eye dropper to apply easily or a larger bottle if using for massage. Please note this dilution rate is for adults and children over the age of 6. More information on children and essential oils is on our blog page. Essential Oils should not be used directly on the skin without mixing first with a carrier oil

Inhalation: Add 1-2 drops essential oil to a tissue and inhale at a distance while ensuring that the oil does not come into direct contact with the skin. Alternatively, you can smell the oil directly from the bottle.

Shelf Life 

Our freshly decanted Camphor essential oil will last for 2-3 years minimum from when you open your amber glass bottle if stored correctly.

Primary Storage Considerations: Keep away from direct light (U.V. radiation). Keep in the amber glass bottle with lid tightly closed. Only open when you need to and decant into a smaller "working" amber glass bottle if possible (and label so you know what is in it). This is to reduce oxidation.
Secondary Storage Considerations: Keep in a refrigerator at around 4 degrees celsius.

Safety

General
Some essential oils may cause photosensitivity to the skin - Use diluted in Jojoba or other complete carrier oil.
Do not ingest essential oils.
Do not apply to eyes, sensitive areas or mucous membranes.
The information on this website is not intended to be used in the diagnosis, treatment or mitigation of any physical or mental illness. Ahimsa Oils offer no advice or recommendations only general information. No therapeutic claims are made within.
Pregnant women, nursing mothers and children should not use essential oils without first consulting an appropriately trained healthcare practitioner.

The statements on this website have not been evaluated by the TGA. David Bosley however worked for a long period in consultation with the TGA to ensure correct labelling with reference to the Ahimsa Oil product range.

Specific
Hazards: Skin sensitization if oxidized.
Cautions: Old or oxidized oils should be avoided.
Because of its (+) - limonene and a-pinene content, its is recommended that oxidation of white camphor oil should be avoided by storage in a dark, airtight container in a refrigerator. The addition of antioxidants is reccomended. 

References

Tisserand, R., & Young, R. (2014). Essential Oil Safety: Second edition.
Sheppard-Hanger, Sylla. The Aromatherapy Practitioner Reference Manual: Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy, 1999. Print.