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/ˈkamfər/,
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A white, volatile, crystalline substance with an aromatic smell and bitter taste, occurring in certain essential oils,
  1. A white, volatile, crystalline substance with an aromatic smell and bitter taste, occurring in certain essential oils


  1. a resin obtained from the camphor tree; used in making celluloid and liniment
  2. Camphor is a waxy, white or transparent solid with a strong, aromatic odor. It is a terpenoid with the chemical formula C10H16O. ...
  3. Camphor is a David Sylvian compilation album released in 2002. The focus is on his instrumental work. The album, nonetheless, has two previously unreleased tracks: "The Song Which Gives the Key to Perfection" and "Camphor".
  4. The following substances are commonly used in homeopathy today.
  5. A white transparent waxy crystalline isoprenoid ketone, with a strong pungent odour, used in pharmacy
  6. A substance that comes from the wood and bark of the camphor tree or is made in the laboratory. It has a very unique smell and taste and is used in commercial products (for example, mothballs). Camphor is used in topical anti-infective and anti-pruritic (anti-itching) agents.
  7. Aromatic substance obtained from the wood of a tree common to Southeast Asia, Cinnamomum camphora, or manufactured synthetically. ...
  8. An aromatic extract from the sap of certain trees found in Brazil and the Far East.
  9. Karpura. An aromatic white crystalline solid derived from the wood of camphor trees (or prepared synthetically from pinene), prized as fuel in temple arati lamps. See: arati, puja.
  10. This cooling, highly stimulating herb is used to treat oily skin and acne.
  11. Soothes, conditions skin, muscle relaxant.  Do not use if pregnant or epilepticup
  12. Used as an antiseptic, stimulant, and anti-inflammatory ingredient in toners, aftershaves, lipbalms, and after sun preparations.
  13. A cooling and antiseptic extract with firming and toning properties to the skin. Extracted from the bark of 50-year-old trees in China, Borneo and Japan.
  14. reduces oiliness, refines pores, prevents bacteria
  15. camphor laurel; a large ornamental evergreen tree, native to Taiwan, Japan and some parts of China. It grows up to seventy feet tall and has leaves with a glossy, waxy appearance.
  16. Promotes blood flow for muscle pain and stiffness. Should be avoided if pregnant.
  17. Distilled from the wood of the camphor tree (cinnamomum camphora). It is a natural cooling antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, astringent and analgesic that helps to calm the skin and reduce redness.
  18. an extract from the camphor laurel tree. Used in households to deter moths in cupboards
  19. This pitiful state applies to those who are prepared to venture out only at weekends. The term derives from the smell of a stale furcoat, and has its origins in a fish restaurant on a suburb of Durban.