Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora) Essential Oil — 10 ml

Introduction
Camphor essential oil, distilled from the wood of the camphor tree, is a sharp, cooling, and intensely refreshing oil with a long history in traditional Asian medicine and rituals. In Thailand, camphor has been used for centuries in balms, massage oils, and spiritual practices. At Herbsmetics, we include Camphor oil in our Perfume & Aromatherapy Workshops in Phuket, where guests experience its powerful scent and learn how it brings clarity, energy, and depth to blends.

Aroma Profile

• Top Notes: Strong, penetrating, and cooling, with a crisp medicinal edge.
• Heart Notes: Fresh, herbal, and slightly woody.
• Base Nuance: Clean, dry, and grounding with a resinous undertone.

Its unmistakable cooling sharpness makes it an essential component for refreshing and invigorating aromatherapy blends.

Origins & Cultural Heritage
Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora) has a long cultural and medicinal heritage:

• Traditional Thai Medicine: Used in balms, compresses, and inhalers to relieve headaches, congestion, and fatigue.
• Spiritual Practices: Burned in rituals for purification and protection.
• Chinese & Indian Traditions: Valued as a sacred substance for healing, meditation, and temple ceremonies.
• Symbolism: Represents clarity, cleansing, and renewal.

Production & Extraction
Camphor essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the wood, roots, or branches of the camphor tree.

• Method: Steam releases active compounds such as camphor, cineole, and pinene.
• Varieties: White camphor oil (preferred for aromatherapy) is less harsh than yellow or brown fractions.
• Quality: Pure, undiluted, and distilled for therapeutic and aromatic use.

Benefits & Unique Advantages

• Respiratory Support: Opens airways, relieves congestion, and supports clear breathing.
• Pain Relief: Traditionally used in balms for sore muscles and joints.
• Mental Clarity: Invigorates the senses, sharpens focus, and reduces fatigue.
• Cooling Energy: Provides refreshing relief in hot climates or after physical activity.
• Perfumery Role: Adds a clean, medicinal-fresh top note that enhances herbal, woody, and citrus blends.

Workshop Relevance
At the Herbsmetics Perfume & Aromatherapy Workshops, Camphor oil shows participants the strong cultural role of Thai aromatics:

• As a top note, it provides brightness and clarity to blends.
• Guests enjoy combining it with mint, eucalyptus, or lemongrass for invigorating diffuser oils.
• Demonstrates the connection between perfumery, wellness, and traditional Thai remedies.

Its sharp cooling scent makes it a memorable ingredient for participants exploring balm-inspired or refreshing fragrance themes.

Example Uses

• Perfumery: Blend with eucalyptus, peppermint, or pine for crisp, invigorating fragrances.
• Diffuser: Add 2–3 drops to refresh air and support easy breathing.
• Massage Oils & Balms: Dilute in carrier oil for post-exercise muscle and joint care.
• Skincare: Used sparingly in cooling creams for its refreshing and soothing effect.
• Wellness Rituals: Burn or diffuse for spiritual cleansing and focus.

Why Choose Herbsmetics Camphor Oil?

• Authentic Asian-sourced camphor, distilled with care for purity.
• Deeply tied to Thai balms, remedies, and cultural rituals.
• Versatile — bridging aromatherapy, perfumery, and traditional medicine.
• Featured in our Phuket workshops, where guests explore its refreshing and purifying power.

👉 A bold essential oil for those seeking clarity, freshness, and authentic Thai tradition in their aromatherapy and perfumery creations.