We all know camphor is used for religious ceremonies. Besides, it is beneficial for the skin and hair. Ayurveda relies on the uses of camphor for many of its treatments. Camphor can be used in multiple ways. Many skin lotions, balms and ointments use camphor as one of the ingredients.
Here are some benefits of camphor:
Clears Acne: Camphor can tighten your pores and alleviates your skin. Mix tea tree oil and camphor essential oil and apply this to the affected skin. You can even gently rub camphor lotion on the affected area at night and wash it off in the morning.
Nourishes Hair: Camphor can help solve hair loss, treat dandruff and strengthen your hair. Mix camphor in coconut oil and massage it on your scalp for 20 minutes and then wash it off.
Treats burns and wounds: Camphor can help heal minor burns. It produces a cooling sensation which helps to reduce the pain and irritation from burns or wounds.
Treats Eczema: Mix a pinch of camphor with a tablespoon of coconut oil and massage it on your skin. You will get relief from eczema.
Relives pain and Swelling: Camphor can be used to relieve pain caused by sores on the skin and insects bites. It can be rubbed on directly onto the skin.
Treats cold and cough: It comforts nasal blockage and cough when applied on the chest as oil. It can also be used with water, boil it for ten minutes and inhale the vapour, it is an excellent way to treat a cough and a cold.
Home remedy for head lice: Mix Camphor oil in water or coconut oil and apply it evenly on the scalp before going to bed. Wash it off with shampoo in the morning. It can prevent head lice.
