Today we will talk about what camphor oil is used for, describe its medicinal properties and methods of use in medicine and cosmetology. This is one of the oldest and proven means that helps not only with a variety of health problems, but also for centuries has stood guard over youth and beauty, maintaining a good state of skin and hair. Camphor oil: what is it?
Camphoric oil is a valuable substance extracted from the wood of camphor( camphor), which grows in Asia, Indonesia, Africa and North America. In our country, the camphor laurel is found in the Far East, the Black Sea coast and the Caucasus. The wood of this tree has a pleasant aroma, but for construction it is completely unfit because it has a too soft texture. In ancient China, the camphor laurel was considered a sacred tree, and those guilty of cutting it were punishable by death.
Today natural camphor oil extracted from laurel wood is not easy to find. Yes, and the price of such a product is quite high. On the shelves of pharmacies are mainly represented by synthetic camphor, however, its therapeutic effect is similar to a natural product. Although the chemical composition and content of substances beneficial to health camphor oil derived from laurel wood is certainly preferable.
However, in a modern product called camphor oil, in addition to the camphor itself, there are other components that provide it with a much wider range of applications than a pure homogeneous camphor ether. As stated in the instructions for use, attached to each vial sold in the pharmacy, the product includes:
- camphor - the main substance, accounting for about 60% of the product;
- cineole is one of the natural antiseptics;
- safrole - essential oil of laurel, a substance related to camphor and reinforcing its effect;
- pinene is a natural resinous substance that ensures the unity of all components and a thickening product.
Where to use?
Camphoric oil is used mainly in three areas:
- medicine;
- cosmetology;
- various folk techniques used to maintain health and beauty.
In addition to these, the main directions of use, there are others. For example, camphor oil is used in aromatherapy, where it is often necessary to achieve not only a relaxing, but also a general healing effect.
Also, camphor oil is often used as a disinfectant, and in ancient times it was they who were treated with cut and stab wounds received in battles, or injuries received on the hunt.
In addition, the answer to the question of why camphor oil is used can be supplemented with interesting facts. For example, in the last century on the basis of camphor produced some types of plastics and smokeless gunpowder. In the household, oil with a specific odor was used to control the moth.
Separately, we need to focus on the use of this product for medicinal purposes and tell us why camphor oil is used in medicine. Thus, subcutaneous administration of camphor oil solution tones the respiratory center, and also promotes the activation of metabolic processes in the cardiac muscle. It is proved that under the influence of this substance there is a narrowing of the peripheral blood vessels and sputum discharge increases, pulmonary blood flow and myocardial function improves.
In medicine, camphor oil solutions are used in the complex therapy of heart failure( acute and chronic), with respiratory depression, collapse states. This remedy is effective in the treatment of pneumonia and other infectious diseases. As an antidote camphor oil is used for severe poisoning with drugs or hypnotic drugs.
Camphor oil can be of two types:
- white or clear oil;
- brown or dark oil;
- yellow oil.
The last two options for aromatherapy procedures are not suitable, since one of the components( safrole) releases toxic substances when heated. Differences of different types are due to the oil filtration method used in the manufacture.
Camphor oil solutions have many useful properties, and have the following therapeutic effect:
- antibacterial;
- soothing;
- antiseptic;
- is an anti-inflammatory;
- is an anesthetic;
- antioxidant;
- disinfectant.
In cosmetology, camphor oil promotes the nutrition of skin cells and the restoration of elastic fibers in the epidermis layer, which makes it very popular in the rejuvenating procedures. In the treatment of hair, this product provides adhesion, gluing hair scales and actively stimulates the hair follicles to grow. Due to these properties camphor oil solution is a part of many hair cosmetics.
This same tool underlies the course of health-improving, caring procedures for eyelashes, for example, it is widely used for the purpose of recovery after removal of accrued cilia.
How to apply camphor oil for health?
Camphoric oil can become an indispensable assistant in the fight against such ailments as:
- sinusitis;
- otitis media;
- is a common cold;
- colds;
- of throat disease;
- inflammation of the external and middle ear;
- lactostasis;
- edema of the respiratory tract;
- rheumatism;
- toothache.
Each disease requires its own, specific use of the oil.
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From the common cold
Mix camphor oil with vegetable oil in a 1: 1 ratio and bury in the nose, 5-6 drops in each nostril twice a day.
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From sinusitis
Bury as well as from the common cold. In addition to drops, apply an external compress, for this you need to mix in equal parts camphor and honey oil, if necessary, you can thicken the mixture with flour, and apply to the skin from the outside( in the sinus area).To conduct such procedure it is necessary time in day, before a dream. The minimum time of compress action is one hour, but it can be left for the whole night.
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Rheumatism, radiculitis and arthritis
It is recommended to warm up in a warm bath, adding to the water 10 to 15 drops of camphor oil. At the expressed pains in the field of a loin, it is necessary to impregnate a fabric a mix of camphor and vegetable oils, having added a little honey, and to put it to a problem zone, densely having wound from above a warm scarf. The duration of the impact of such a compress is not limited, it is quite possible to leave it for the whole night.
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For a cold
You need to mix camphor oil and alcohol, in the proportion of 1 tbsp.l.of oil per 10 ml of alcohol. The mixture should be rubbed into the skin of the back and chest, according to the same principle as mustard plasters. After rubbing, the patient must be well wrapped. Apply from 1 to 3 times a day, depending on the severity of the condition. The procedure very well helps children, facilitates breathing, reduces pain and discomfort.
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From throat and upper respiratory tract diseases
It is recommended to use camphor oil in the form of inhalations. You can fill an inhalation pencil or just breathe a couple of ether directly from the bottle. Each nostril should "leave" at least 3 minutes, but not more than 5 minutes per procedure.
With a sore throat, the method of wrapping with camphor is well assisted, similar to that used for radiculitis and rheumatism. Just camphor oil lubricate the heels, or, the whole foot, then put on thick warm woolen socks and do not get out of bed until the morning.
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From toothache and flux
If the tooth hurts, you need to put a cotton disc soaked in a mixture of vegetable and camphor oil in a 1: 1 ratio on the problem area of the gum. The same mixture to lubricate the entire face and submandibular zone, from which the flux was indicated. This method does not replace the treatment, you still have to go to the dentist, it only gives you the opportunity to sleep and ease the condition before visiting the doctor.
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From otitis and other ear inflammations
Camphor oil in the ear is instilled in 5-6 drops, then tightly wrap the patient side with something warm( scarf, downy kerchief).If the ear "shoots" very much, then bury the oil solution in both ears, even if one does not hurt. The same actions should be taken and when otitis. Repeat the procedure should be once a day.
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When lactating
The use of a natural product in breastfeeding helps to avoid nipple cracks and prevent the attachment of bacterial infection and the development of mastitis. For this, a woman is recommended to massage the nipples of her breasts with a mixture of vegetable and camphor oils. Before feeding, it is necessary to rinse thoroughly the massaged area so that the remains of the oil do not get into the baby's esophagus and he does not get an allergy.
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From breathing problems
This method very well helps with respiratory system diseases, accompanied by difficulty breathing. You just need to leave for the night next to the head of the bed an open vial with camphor oil.
What else camphor oil is used for, in addition to the above diseases, it's easy to find out if you ask for a detailed annotation to the drug in the pharmacy or consult a doctor about it. As a rule, modern manufacturers accompany booklets with not only detailed information, but also interesting folk recipes intended to maintain the health and beauty of skin and hair.
How to apply for beauty?
Camphoric oil was used for the first time in the composition of various agents for face and hair. Due to its qualities, it is very effective in the struggle for youth and skin health, and for wrinkles - the very first and irreconcilable enemy.
In addition to the finished cosmetic products, which include camphor, you can safely use the recipes for preparing home cosmetology products based on this amazing substance. Moreover, their manufacture does not cause difficulties, and in terms of the degree of effectiveness, the home formulations outperform the finished products presented on the shelves of pharmacies or cosmetics stores. Another undoubted advantage of such funds is that their own cooking significantly saves the family budget.
The most popular camphor oil in the fight against the following problems:
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Acne and acne
Mix in equal proportions camphor and cumin oil and either apply pointwise or wipe this mixture of problem areas of the skin twice a day.
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Scars and deep creases on the skin
Clean camphor oil soak the cotton discs, place on the scar or deep crease in the skin, close the top with a film and leave for 2-3 hours. The compress should be done at least 1 time per day.
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For wrinkles
There are a lot of prescriptions for wrinkles based on camphor oil. But the simplest is always the most effective. The oil should be thoroughly mixed with honey, add a couple drops of vitamin "A".The mixture should be applied to wrinkled areas of the face before going to bed, like a normal cream. Also, you can add oil to the usual night cream or combine with any nutrient that you use daily for face care.
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Skin of the elbows and hands
The simplest is to mix a fatty nutritious cream with camphor oil. Proportionality is not so important, since oil can be used in its pure form, rubbing into problem areas of dry skin.
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Hair
For the strengthening and healing of hair is very suitable universal mask-balm on the basis of camphor. For long hair, you need - a tablespoon of camphor oil, a tablespoon of honey, one egg yolk and a tablespoon of water or kefir. The mixture should be homogeneous. It is necessary to put it on the hair along the entire length, carefully distribute and sustain for at least 15-20 minutes. Wash off with warm, but not hot water, without using shampoo.
To stimulate hair growth and eliminate dandruff, rub the camphor oil daily on the scalp and leave for at least an hour. After that, thoroughly wash the skin and hair. For significant effectiveness, the procedure should be performed at least 1-1.5 months daily.
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Eyelashes
For the care and stimulation of the growth of eyelashes and eyebrows need to mix castor and camphor oil, in a proportion of 2: 1.Apply on the length of eyelashes and eyebrow line once a day for 2-2.5 hours, after which - thoroughly rinse. At night, leave oil on eyelashes can not.
Restrictions in the use of
As with many products used for medical and cosmetic purposes, camphor oil has a number of contraindications. Do not use this product in the following cases:
- during pregnancy;
- for dermatitis and acute discharge conditions;
- for allergy to oil components;
- with epilepsy and a number of similar pathologies;
- in case of brain damage caused by the tumor process;
- in the state of endocardial inflammation of the heart muscle;
- for congenital heart defects or its valves;
- when there is a shortage of milk while breastfeeding;
- for any forms of aneurysm;
- with a tendency to muscle cramps.
For headaches or dizziness that occur during the application of camphor oil, discontinue use immediately and undergo a complete examination, since such a reaction may indicate a pathology of the brain.
Regarding the question of whether camphor oil can be given to children, then age is not a limitation to its use. On the contrary, babies are much more sensitive to camphor and the product will not be replaced with colds, respiratory infections or ENT diseases.
Camphoric oil, one of the few not just useful, but almost universal products. Therefore, they should not be neglected. Even if there is no special need, preventive aromatherapy with camphor once a week will significantly strengthen the body's resistance to respiratory diseases and reduce susceptibility to stress, and the addition of a couple of drops of camphor in the cream will significantly enhance its nutritional and rejuvenating properties.
Feedback on application
Review No. 1
I often buy camphor oil, I like its smell, it excellently invigorates and tones up the body. I use it as a means of aromatherapy, I just drip a few drops into the aroma-lamp and after that I sleep well, even if at that time I have a cold and my nose is blocked.
Has noticed, that it is necessary to breathe pleasant aroma as the breath becomes free, and signs of a rhinitis disappear. When the son was ill, a chest massage with a drop of camphor oil helped improve the condition, and a compress on its basis prevented complications of bronchitis.
Alina, Kazan
Review No. 2
Camphoric oil has been used for many years for cosmetic purposes. The truth is now difficult to find a natural product, and it is very expensive.
But for the care of face and hair I use only natural remedy, which is obtained from camphor laurel resin. This allows me to look 10 years younger than my age.
I just add a few drops of ether to my favorite face cream, so that the facial wrinkles and "crow's feet" at the eyes are smoothed out. And wrapping procedures for hair with the addition of camphor oil help me make them strong, thick and silky.
Tamara, Moscow
