Salubell Essentials® Camphor

Description

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

Name: CAMPHOR (Cinnamomun camphora)

Chemotype (aromatic molecules): 1,8 cineole, limonene, alpha pinene.

Oil obtained: Through steam distillation.

Distilled part: Bark.

MORPHOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION

The Camphor tree is a large evergreen tree in the Lauraceae family, native to tropical Asia, Malaysia, Taiwan and Japan.

This tree grows up to 30 m tall and has yellowish brown branches and roots with scales.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS (ORGANOLEPTIC):

• Colour and appearance: Colourless.
• Scent: Characteristic, intense, fresh

CHEMICAL FAMILY OF THE AROMATIC MOLECULES: 1.8 Cineole (Eucalyptol)

Belongs to the chemical group of Monoterpenic Monoxides.

CULINARY ACTIVITY:

In ancient China, during the Chang dynasty, Camphor was used for flavouring a sweet food that we now know as ice cream.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

Always dilute one to two drops in 250 g of food or drink (juice, herbal tea, salad, etc.). Maximum once a day.

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