The efficacy and function of camphor

Speaking of camphor, I believe many friends know it, because it has a good effect in treating diseases. However, some friends do not know the specific effects of camphor, so let’s take a detailed look at the effects of camphor here.

[Other names] camphor, camphor wood, black camphor, oily camphor, fragrant camphor, fragrant camphor

[Source] It is a plant of the genus Cinnamomum, Lauraceae, Cinnamomum camphora (L.) Presl., its roots, wood, bark, leaves and fruits are used as medicine. The roots, wood and bark can be harvested throughout the year, washed, dried in the shade and stored in a sealed container; the leaves can be harvested at any time; the fruits are harvested in autumn and dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy, slightly warm.

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and cold, regulate qi and activate blood circulation, relieve pain and itching. Roots and wood: colds, headaches, rheumatic bone pain, bruises, and Keshan disease. Skin and leaves: used externally to treat chronic lower limb ulcers and skin itching. Fumigation can kill mosquitoes. Results: cold pain in the stomach and abdomen, food stagnation, abdominal distension, and gastroenteritis.

[Usage and Dosage] Root and wood 0.5-1 liang; skin and leaves are used externally in appropriate amounts, and the fresh ones are boiled in water to wash the affected area; fruit 3-5 qian.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

From the above we can see that the traditional Chinese medicine camphor has very high medicinal value, so we can consider using camphor in our lives.