Ayurveda is the exact destination of Nature’s magic. People don’t believe that the Ayurvedic medicines actually work more efficiently than the homeopathic and allopathic ones. Ayurveda almost has the treatment of every disease in the world. Though it doesn’t work like scientific medicine, it directly targets the origin of the disease in your body.
Ayurvedic solutions are at the heart of Ayurvedic culture. Long ago, Ayurveda recognized the growing potency of botanicals on earth. Many of our remedies have been used for centuries to promote mindfulness, glowing skin, light hair, controlled weight, healthy liver function, and immune system, among other benefits. Ayurveda, a natural medicine system, originated in India more than 3,000 years ago. The word Ayurveda is derived from the Sanskrit words ayur (life) and veda (science or knowledge). Therefore, Ayurveda translates to health information. In the sense that diseases are caused by inequality or stress in the human mind, Ayurveda promotes certain lifestyles and natural therapies to restore balance between body, mind, spirit and nature. In this article we’ll discuss about a magical Ayurvedic herb called camphor.
What is Camphor??
Camphor is not like a regular herb and has a different structure. It is produced from an evergreen tree called Cinnamomum camphora. Camphor is mostly found in the regions of East and South Asia. It has many religious values and used mostly in worshipping god. But it has many more health benefits too.
Benefits of Camphor:-
• Arthritis – The chemical compounds of Camphor helps in reducing the inflammation and pain due to arthritis. It also helps in curing from arthritis.
• Anti- inflammatory – Camphor not only treats the pain due to arthritis but all the other inflammation in your body.
• Heal wounds and burns – Using Camphor can heal all the wounds and burns. The balms and creams of Camphor should be used and not directly the molecule.
• Fungal infections – Infections caused due to bacteria and other fungus can be treated by applying Camphor lotion.
• Skin diseases – Camphor has the power to heal the infections on skin. Itching and rashes of the skin can be treated quickly by using Camphor. It also nourishes overall skin health.
• Hair fall – If you have the problem of hair fall then you must try taking Camphor. It helps in reducing hair fall and growth of new hair.
• Anxiety and depression – Camphor targets the hormones by which anxiety and depression originates. You must take Camphor to get rid of Anxiety and Depression.
• Heart diseases – Some less harmful diseases of heart can be effectively healed by taking Camphor.
• Cold and Cough – If you are suffering from Cold or cough you must take Camphor. It provides instant relief from cough and congestion also.
• Muscle cramps – Camphor reduces cramps of muscles and every other disease caused from muscle disbalance.
How to use:-
As mentioned above, Camphor is not a plant like herb. So the fact is that you can’t take it directly by mouth. If you take it raw then it will definitely damage your health and can be hazardous. Some most probable and safe ways of using it are listed below.
• Lotions and ointments containing Camphor should be used for skin diseases.
• You can directly rub the Camphor molecule on effected areas of your skin.
• You may crush Camphor and prepare Powder of it. Transfer the powder in a handkerchief and tie a knot. Now, you can smell it hard so that it’s essence reaches your Lungs.
• Mix the powder of Camphor and Ajwain. Stir them in warm water and then filter the water. You can drink this water twice a day.
• You can also melt the Camphor by heating and then mix it in warm water to apply on the effected parts of body.
Precautions and side effects:-
As we have mentioned many a time that Ayurvedic herbs or medicines does not have any severe side effects as they are totally natural. Camphor has some must keep in mind precautions to consider before using:-
• By mistake also, don’t eat it directly it can lead to surgery and even death.
• Only the adults over the age of 18 should consume Camphor in any of the way.
• Regular consumption for more than 1.5 months must be prohibited.
• Try to take doctors advice before starting using Camphor.
• Children must not take it.
• Pregnant women or the ones who feed their children should avoid it.
• If you use manufactured products of Camphor then make sure that company is legal and provides right products.
Additional facts:-
Camphor is also used as an aerosol, usually for inhaling smoke, preventing coughing and reducing high air pressure due to the common cold.
At high doses, camphor produces symptoms of irritability, confusion, fatigue, muscle spasms, vomiting, abdominal cramps, convulsions, and fainting. Lethal doses for adults are 50-500 mg / kg (oral). Generally, two grams of lead is highly toxic and four grams can be deadly.
Camphor has limited use in veterinary medicine as a respirator for horses.
Camphor was used by Ladislas J. Meduna to cause fainting in schizophrenic patients.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What is Camphor used for
Camphor is a magical Ayurvedic herb which is less known to many. But the fact can’t be denied that it has many health benefits. Camphor is used for curing arthritis, wounds, burns, fungal infections, skin diseases, inflammations, cold and cough, heart diseases, etc. Camphor is also used for relieving a person from depression and anxiety feeling. It reduces hair fall and treats muscle cramps.
Why is Camphor banned?
Camphor is not totally banned, but consumption is prohibited. Government doesn’t allow people to take Camphor orally. It contains harmful chemicals that can severely effect you and cause many hazardous diseases and can even lead to death. In some cases, it was also found that it causes irritation and itchiness on the skin and body.
Why is Camphor harmful
Camphor can be harmful as it has many highly reactive chemicals that are not good for human body. If you consume it directly, it can cause many harmful diseases and even death. Children below the age of 15 are not allowed to use Camphor in any state. Pregnant women must not consume it too.
Is camphor antiviral
There is no significant proof that camphor is an antiviral. Though it has the property to cure numerous diseases. Camphor cannot be taken raw by mouth. It can act as an antiviral in some people depending upon their body type.
