Aroma Profile
✦ Botanical ID
Botanical Name
Cinnamomum camphora
Family
Lauraceae / Lauraceae
Origin
China
China
Cultivation
wild harvest
Extraction
distillation
Note
top to heart
Key Constituents
Chemotype (CT): 1,8-Cineole/Camphor
*Main role: ease / breath
*Main role: ease / wake
*Main role: clear / cleanse
Safety Guide
Rectified white oil. Avoid during pregnancy. Rectified so the safrole level is kept within a safe range. During pregnancy and for people with sensitive constitutions, assess carefully before use.
✦Benefits
Clear Breath · an open breath
A source of a fresh breathing feel. Rich in 1,8-cineole and camphor, the scent is clear and comfortable, and supports a relaxed, open feeling. In a change of season it eases the discomfort of a stuffy nose, so breathing feels fresher and easier.
Muscle Soothe · ease the muscles
On the skin it moves from a slight cool to warmth, a feeling of its own. It supports local circulation and helps ease muscle tension, stiffness, and joint discomfort after exercise.
Pore Purify · clear pores
For oily and blemish-prone skin. Camphor tree oil has a clear astringent and cleansing touch: it balances oil, refines the look of large pores, and lessens imperfections.
✦Daily Rituals
Morning Air · morning air
on waking, drop into a diffuser3 dropsCamphor tree oil. A breath like morning wind in a forest wakes the mind quickly and clears the air indoors.
Post-Workout · rest after movement
Add5 dropsBlend the oil into body lotion and massage tight calves, shoulders, and neck firmly. The ache eases at once.
✦Aromatherapy Applications
Air Cleanse · clear the room
3 drops camphor tree + 2 drops lemon + wood or machine diffuser
A careful blend for the air. Especially in the rainy season, or when the change of season brings more of it. It eases unwanted smells and brings a fresh, clean feel.
Breathe Easy · a chest rub
2 drops camphor tree + 2 drops eucalyptus + 10g unscented cream
Mix well and apply to the chest and upper back. The cool scent eases the breath and helps you sleep through the night more easily.
Muscle Relief · massage what aches
3 drops camphor tree + 3 drops wintergreen + 15ml carrier oil
For stiffness from long sitting, or discomfort after movement. Massage the place until it warms. It can let the muscles rest deeply and ease the joints.