Camphor (Kapoor)
Camphor is a waxy, flammable, transparent solid with a strong aroma. Camphor is made by distilling the bark and wood of the camphor tree. Camphor products can be rubbed on the skin (topical application) or inhaled. People sometimes apply camphor to the skin to relieve pain and reduce itching. Some people inhale camphor to reduce the urge to cough. Camphor has also been applied to the skin to treat toenail fungus, warts, insect bites, cold sores, and hemorrhoids.
