Medical benefits of Pachai karpooram(edible karpooram)
Medical benefits of Pachai karpooram(edible karpooram)
By Dr. Kanthimathi
Scientific name of this substance is cinnamomum camphor. It is obtained from waxy substance of the bark of 50yrs old camphor tree.
Can be used in multiple ways like camphor oil, powder, gel etc:
Medical Benefits are:
-Important ingredient in Vapour rubs, balms and liniments - used topically for relieving pain and swelling. (Works by causing numbness of sensory nerve endings.)
-Camphor oil dissolved in water can be used for treating rashes and reducing itches
-Vapour rub containing camphor oil can be topically applied for fungal infections especially in the nails
-Camphor containing lotion can be used to treat eczema
-Camphor containing decongestant is used in cold, cough and asthma. Rub can be applied on chest and back
-Induces sleep. (Fragrance of it produces calming effect. Camphor oil can be rubbed on the pillow to induce sleep)
-Remedy to kill head lice:
(Camphor oil with coconut oil is used for promotion of hair growth, since it increases blood flow in the scalp.)
(Powdered camphor tab mixed in coconut oil is applied evenly in scalp and hair before going to bed; hair should be washed next day morning with shampoo)