Camphor Tree
Camphora officinarum
| Sinónimo | Cinnamomum camphora |
|---|---|
| Familia | Lauraceae |
| Sanskrit | Karpura |
| हिंदी | कपूर |
| മലയാളം | കർപ്പൂരം |
| Partes usadas | crystal, wood |
The camphor tree is a large evergreen of the laurel family with glossy, aromatic leaves and small clusters of creamy flowers. It is native to East Asia and is cultivated in a few hill regions of India. Its wood and leaves contain natural camphor.
Camphor, Karpura in Sanskrit, is a well-known aromatic in Ayurveda. It is traditionally used in balms, rubs and inhalation preparations for comfort of the joints and airways, and in aromatic oils and incense.
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