06/09/2020
Camphor was used as a fumigant during the Black Death, a plague that spread through Europe in the 14th century, as well as during outbreaks of smallpox and cholera. In India, camphor is commonly burnt in temples during religious rituals. The Japanese used it in torch-light material and added small quantities to fireworks to make them brighter.
Camphor has also been used in toothpaste and tooth powders (Dabur's Red toothpaste) as a mouth cleaning agent and a freshener. Camphor is also used to remove lice and ticks in mammals.
Camphor is used in topical external applications (Vicks Vaporub, Amrutanjan, zandu balm) to relieve congested throats, air passage blockage by inhaling and it is also applied externally for the treatment of pain in joints and nerve ends.
There is a difference between ordinary camphor (Karpoora) and edible camphor (pachakarpoora). Hence, do NOT eat the normal camphor as it can be TOXIC.
Camphor exhibits a number of biological properties such as insecticidal, antimicrobial, anti-fungal, antiviral, anticoccidial (kills parasites), anti-nociceptive (pain reliever), anticancer and antitussive (cough relieving) activities, in addition to its use as a skin pe*******on enhancer.
So, burning camphor or karpoor every day can be a good way to keep your house germ free and an excellent way to purify the air.
Don't forget to carry a small pack of CAMPHOR for those less oxygen campsites to help you breathe in case you feel out of breath or if you feel being hit by AMS.
