Monoterpenes

Camphor - Terpene Profile

Camphor is a terpene that is distilled from the Camphor Tree, though it is also found in spiced fruit, vegetables and herbs such as raspberry, apricot and ginger.

Camphor is a terpene that is distilled from the Camphor Tree, though it is also found in spiced fruit, vegetables and herbs such as raspberry, apricot and ginger. Thanks to its woody, minty flavors, Camphor is a common ingredient in desserts and beverages. Like other terpenes with a strong menthol-like aroma, Camphor is an expectorant and has been shown to improve congestion and respiratory conditions. That same aroma is what makes Camphor such an effective insect-repellant.

Found in:

Rosemary

Medicinal qualities:

In Vivo

Camphor induces cold and warm sensations with increases in skin and muscle blood flow in human

Kotaka, T., Kimura, S., Kashiwayanagi, M., & Iwamoto, J. (2014)

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In Vivo

Camphor induces cold and warm sensations with increases in skin and muscle blood flow in human

Kotaka, T., Kimura, S., Kashiwayanagi, M., & Iwamoto, J. (2014)

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In Vitro

Identification of 1,8-Cineole, Borneol, Camphor, and Thujone as Anti-inflammatory Compounds in a Salvia officinalis L. Infusion Using Human Gingival Fibroblasts

Ehrnhöfer-Ressler, M. M., Fricke, K., Pignitter, M., Walker, J. M., Walker, J., Rychlik, M., & Somoza, M. (2013)

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In Vitro

Identification of 1,8-Cineole, Borneol, Camphor, and Thujone as Anti-inflammatory Compounds in a Salvia officinalis L. Infusion Using Human Gingival Fibroblasts

Ehrnhöfer-Ressler, M. M., Fricke, K., Pignitter, M., Walker, J. M., Walker, J., Rychlik, M., & Somoza, M. (2013)

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In Vitro

In vitro anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative effects of Cinnamomum camphora extracts

Lee, H. J., Hyun, E. A., Yoon, W. J., Kim, B. H., Rhee, M. H., Kang, H. K., Cho, J. Y., & Yoo, E. S. (2006)

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In Vitro

In vitro anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative effects of Cinnamomum camphora extracts

Lee, H. J., Hyun, E. A., Yoon, W. J., Kim, B. H., Rhee, M. H., Kang, H. K., Cho, J. Y., & Yoo, E. S. (2006)

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In Vivo

A randomized trial of Korodin® Herz-Kreislauf-Tropfen as add-on treatment in older patients with orthostatic hypotension

Kroll, M., Ring, C., Gaus, W., & Hempel, B. (2005)

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In Vivo

A randomized trial of Korodin® Herz-Kreislauf-Tropfen as add-on treatment in older patients with orthostatic hypotension

Kroll, M., Ring, C., Gaus, W., & Hempel, B. (2005)

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State of Matter

Solid

Boiling Point

209°C

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