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Camphor Essential Oil 10 ml

Name: Camphor Essential Oil 10 ml
Brand: Sattva Ayurveda
SKU: OLE000251
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soothes muscle and joint aches — camphor stimulates sensory nerve endings, reducing the perception of pain and improving local circulation

opens the airways — one of the most effective natural aids for congestion and a feeling of heaviness in the chest

balances Kapha — a classic Ayurvedic oil for stagnation, sluggishness and excess mucus

Sharp, penetrating, both cooling and warming — camphor is one of those scents the brain instantly associates with relief. Steam-distilled from the wood of Cinnamomum camphora and known in Ayurveda as Karpura, it is mentioned in the Charaka Samhita as one of the most important ingredients of cleansing rituals and of traditional remedies for respiratory and muscular complaints. The only oil in this line that literally burns in temples.

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In Hindu temples it burns as a ritual fire. In home medicine cabinets — as pain relief. For thousands of years.

Camphor is one of the few ingredients with a place in both the sacred and the medical sphere at once — and it is irreplaceable in both. In Ayurveda it is known as Karpura — mentioned in the Charaka Samhita as an ingredient of space-cleansing rituals (dhoopana) and of remedies for respiratory, muscular and nervous complaints. In Hindu ritual tradition it is burned during puja as a symbol of purity and of the deity’s presence — its smoke carries intentions upward, and its scent clears the space of negative energies. The same substance, two completely different contexts — and both traditions are right about its properties.

The mechanism of action is well understood: camphor stimulates the TRPV1 and TRPM8 sensory nerve endings — the same receptors that respond to heat and cold. That is why, after applying it, you feel cooling and warming at the same time — it is not a contradiction, it is biochemistry. The practical effect: reduced perception of pain and improved local circulation. In Ayurveda it is classified as sheeta veerya — cooling — even though it warms the tissues externally. It balances Kapha and gently stimulates Vata.

An important note: camphor is one of the oils that call for particular caution. It is potent — and overuse can cause serious side effects. Use as directed.

Scent profile

Main notes	sharp, penetrating, camphoraceous
Base note	cool, slightly woody, herbal
Intensity	very high — immediate and penetrating
Character	cleansing, therapeutic, sacred
Pairs well with	eucalyptus, peppermint, rosemary, lemongrass, frankincense

Ayurvedic context — Dosha

Kapha ↓↓	the main oil for Kapha — clears excess mucus, stagnation and heaviness from the airways and tissues
Vata ↓	gently stimulates — reduces aches and stagnation in the cold form of Vata
Pitta →/↑	neutral in small amounts — too much can aggravate Pitta, especially with sensitive skin

Carrier oil for Kapha: sesame or mustard. For Vata: sesame or almond.

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In Hindu temples it burns as a ritual fire. In home medicine cabinets — as pain relief. For thousands of years.

An important note: camphor is one of the oils that call for particular caution. It is potent — and overuse can cause serious side effects. Use as directed.

Scent profile

Main notes	sharp, penetrating, camphoraceous
Base note	cool, slightly woody, herbal
Intensity	very high — immediate and penetrating
Character	cleansing, therapeutic, sacred
Pairs well with	eucalyptus, peppermint, rosemary, lemongrass, frankincense

Ayurvedic context — Dosha

Kapha ↓↓	the main oil for Kapha — clears excess mucus, stagnation and heaviness from the airways and tissues
Vata ↓	gently stimulates — reduces aches and stagnation in the cold form of Vata
Pitta →/↑	neutral in small amounts — too much can aggravate Pitta, especially with sensitive skin

Carrier oil for Kapha: sesame or mustard. For Vata: sesame or almond.

How to use?

Massage / muscle and joint pain
6–8 drops per 25 ml of carrier oil (sesame — warming, it enhances the effect of camphor). Rub into sore muscles, joints and areas of stagnation. Used in Ayurveda for rheumatic pain, sciatica and muscle tension after exercise. Do not apply to the face or the eye area.

Inhalation / airways
2–3 drops into a bowl of hot water. Head under a towel, eyes closed — inhale the steam for 5–8 minutes. A classic use for colds, coughs and a feeling of heaviness in the chest. A blend for deep clearing: camphor + eucalyptus (2+3 drops).

Diffuser / space clearing
2–3 drops into the water. Camphor is one of the classic Ayurvedic oils for clearing a space — used before meditation, yoga and rituals. A blend for sacredness and purity: camphor + frankincense (2+3 drops).

Ritual / puja and purification
In Hindu tradition, camphor is burned directly as a ritual offering. In aromatherapy — a few drops in a diffuser before spiritual practice evoke the same purity and focus without an open flame.

Topical use for itching and irritation
3–4 drops per 30 ml of carrier oil. Camphor has a soothing effect on itching, insect bites and minor skin irritation — a traditional use in Ayurveda and Chinese medicine.

Ingredients

Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil

FAQ

Is camphor safe to use on the skin?
Yes — diluted in a carrier oil, it is safe for most adults. Do not use it undiluted. Do not apply it to damaged skin, the eye area or mucous membranes. Do not use it on children under 10 — with excessive exposure, camphor can cause seizures in young children.

How is camphor different from eucalyptus for colds?
Eucalyptus has a deeper mucolytic action — it thins mucus. Camphor works more superficially and immediately — it opens the airways and brings a feeling of relief within seconds. Together they make one of the most effective natural duos for congestion and coughs.

Why is camphor used in temples?
In the Hindu tradition, camphor burns away completely without leaving any residue — which symbolizes the perfect burning away of the ego and a pure offering. Its scent cleanses the space and the mind, creating the conditions for contact with the divine. In Ayurveda, this cleansing property also has a physical dimension — camphor’s volatile compounds have documented antimicrobial activity.

Is camphor safe for people with epilepsy?
No — camphor is contraindicated in epilepsy. Large doses can provoke seizures. If you have epilepsy, avoid using it both on the skin and in a diffuser in an enclosed room.

For external use only. Do not apply undiluted directly to the skin. Do not use on children under 10 years of age. Do not use if you have epilepsy. Do not use during pregnancy. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Store away from light and heat sources. Keep out of reach of children

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