IMPORTANT USE OF CAMPHOR

Camphor- The effective & healthy mosquito repellent!  As well as Medicinally Useful

Camphor or Kapur is a waxy, white or transparent substance extracted from the wood of the Camphor Laurel tree found in Asia. Camphor has many known medicinal uses-

Ayurvedic recommendations :

Camphor is bitter in taste and has aromatic, emollient, thermogenic, calmative, expectorant and aphrodisiac properties. It is useful in vitiated conditions of Vata, inflammations, cardiac debility, cough, asthma, convulsions, dyspepsia, flatulence, diarrhea and dysentery.

Therapeutic uses :

1.     Ayurveda recommends the use of camphor mixed with oil for external application in inflammatory conditions, anti-itch ointment.

2.     Small quantities of camphor powder can be used as cardiac stimulator.

3.     In traditional medicine, camphor oil is used in the treatment of muscular pains, rheumatism, arthritis, and sprains.

4.     Camphor oil can also be rubbed on chest in cases of coughs and cold, can be used in fever, and flu.  

Malaria and Dengue are on a steep rise. We all must be using liquid or the old blue tablet type of mosquito repellents sold under various names. Despite their use, it is common to see mosquitoes hovering around with the best of repellents in action. Secondly, we cannot use these mosquito repellents whole day – be they be of any brand. 

Many people are not aware of the Mosquito repellent power of Camphor - a simple solution without side effects and very cost effective. CAMPHOR IS A NATURAL MOSQUITO REPELLENT With effect round the clock! You do not need to burn it for that. There are three easier ways to do it -

1.        Put 2 tablets of commercially available camphor on any warm surface- the device used for the repellent serves the purpose well. Plug it for an hour and see the results! You can do it twice a day- morning and in the night as well! 
2.        Place 2 tablets of camphor on different corners of the room or at places where mosquitoes seem to love to stay! Leave them there and they will evaporate in a day or so keeping the air purer and mosquito free. 
3.        Take a wide opened cup or plate with water. Drop 2 tablets of Camphor into the water. Keep the cup with water and camphor in your sleeping room. The quantity of water and camphor may differ from room size. Water evaporate at normal temperature. Camphor slowly started dissolving in water. The water evaporates with Camphor smell. Adding little bit hot water gives instant action. 

You will be amazed at the results! Do experience it and help spread these healthy tips!