The Amazing Benefits of Camphor

The bulk of Ayurvedic texts are replete with mentions of the several myriad medicinal properties associated with camphor. Its primary use in Ayurveda includes the treatment of respiratory and digestive problems along with the purification of blood that in turn aids in the doing away with a variety of skin ailments.

The importance of camphor can be gauged from the fact that most auspicious Hindu rituals include the burning of this herb. The product of Cinnamon Camphora, it is obtained from the large evergreen tree that grows in tropical climates, often up to a height of thirty meters.

Nobody is alien to a congested or running nose and cough, and camphor helps in providing almost instantaneous relief. The herb can be rubbed onto the chest in a concoction with oil to deal with a nasal congestion, and the modern medicinal system has caught on to the concept, utilizing it as a primary ingredient in various cough syrups and lozenges. Another Ayurvedic utility of camphor includes its treatment in overall respiratory troubles. Placing some camphor in boiling water and then inhaling its steam for a good ten minutes worth at a stretch helps to cure bronchitis and other such respiratory problems that make breathing difficult.

Camphor also plays a part in stimulating one's digestive system, making it work smoothly, being effective against common issues such as acidity and indigestion.

Furthermore, this wonder herb has several niche uses including the dissolution of fungal infections and the treatment of acne. Such fungal problems occur on the skin's surface and the insides of the toenails. In order to get rid of such issues, one can just mix some camphor with water and then apply it on the affected area. The treatment of acne in turn involves the use of camphor within a face pack, ensuring the fading of scars within a few weeks of usage.

In essence, the uses of camphor in Ayurveda and beyond are manifold, and modern medicine among others would have been poorer without its redeeming medicinal qualities.

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