Camphor, 100% Pure Essential Oil

Irish Apothecary's Own Brand 100% Pure Essential Oil Camphor essential oil has a rich history that reflects its versatility and enduring value across different cultures and eras. From ancient medicinal practices to modern-day applications, camphor has been revered for its healing properties and continues to be an important natural remedy. The purest and finest of essential oils bringing you the best of natural medicine for your physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Amber Glass with aluminium cap, product includes a dropper and pipette enclosed. Camphor essential oil has a distinctive and potent aroma that is easily recognizable. Here's a detailed description of its scent profile: 1. Top Notes Sharp: The initial impression of camphor oil is strikingly sharp, almost piercing. This sharpness is invigorating and can immediately clear the senses. Menthol-like: Camphor has a strong, menthol-like quality, similar to that found in eucalyptus and peppermint, contributing to its refreshing and cooling scent. 2. Middle Notes Medicinal: As the sharpness mellows, a more medicinal, almost antiseptic quality emerges. This aspect of the aroma can evoke the scent of certain balms or liniments used in traditional medicine. Woody: Beneath the medicinal overtones, there is a subtle woody undertone that adds depth and complexity to the scent, grounding its more volatile top notes. 3. Base Notes Earthy: The woody nuances are complemented by a faintly earthy, slightly resinous base. This earthiness provides a balancing counterpoint to the otherwise intense and fresh characteristics of the oil. Clean and Fresh: Despite its complexity, the overall impression of camphor oil remains clean and fresh. This makes it a popular choice for creating a sense of cleanliness and clarity in spaces where it is diffused. Overall Characteristics Penetrating: The aroma of camphor is highly penetrating, capable of cutting through other scents and making its presence known. Cooling: The menthol-like aspect contributes to a cooling sensation, both in scent and in effect, often associated with relief and refreshment. Energizing: Its sharp and fresh profile can be quite energizing, making it useful for invigorating the mind and enhancing focus. Descriptive Analogies Vicks VapoRub: Many people find the scent of camphor reminiscent of mentholated chest rubs like Vicks VapoRub, which is commonly used to relieve congestion. Eucalyptus and Mint: The combination of woody and menthol notes can remind one of a blend of eucalyptus and mint, though camphor is generally more intense and medicinal. Usage Contexts Aromatherapy: Camphor oil’s aroma is used to clear the mind, stimulate the senses, and promote respiratory health. Cleaning Products: Its clean and antiseptic scent makes it a popular ingredient in cleaning products and air fresheners. Medicinal Balms: The oil is often used in balms and liniments for its medicinal, cooling, and penetrating properties, providing relief for muscle aches and respiratory issues. In summary, camphor essential oil has a multifaceted aroma characterized by sharp, menthol-like top notes, medicinal and woody middle notes, and earthy, resinous base notes. Its scent is powerful, clean, and invigorating, making it valuable in various therapeutic and practical applications. Irish Apothecary's Own Brand 100% Pure Camphor (white) Essential Oil Botanical Name Cinnamomum Camphora Origin China Family Lauraceae Plant Part Wood Extraction Steam Distillation Note Top Colour Colourless to pale yellow Consistency Light Scent Strong, penetrating, fragrant odour. Blends With Camphoraceous, citrus, and woodsy oils. Group Camphoraceous The purest and finest of essential oils bringing you the best of natural medicine for your physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Amber Glass with aluminium cap, product includes a dropper and pipette enclosed. Approximate Weight 10ml = 40g 30ml = 80g 50ml = 120g This pure essential oil is undiluted, unadulterated and created just for you. It can be used in your diffuser (3-5 drops, depending on diffuser size, for whole water capacity), in your skincare, applied directly on the skin (patch test first), 15 drops per 100ml with good filtered water to make a mist or as you please. It is very effective with the tunnelling method or for an instant energy change. When we diffuse an essential oil, we passively ingest the molecules in the air. As they enter our bloodstream, we are benefitting from the intelligence and healing properties of the oil. Close lid tightly during uses. If you are using your product with the pipette on frequent usage, ensure the pipette is empty when placing back into your product. It is best to store your pipette separately if not in frequent use. This will prevent your pipette from degenerating and your oil evaporating. It is advisable to patch test product before use. Keep out of direct reach from children. Store in a cool dry place. Take necessary precautions when using other medicines.