Cinnamomum camphora Nees

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Cinnamomum camphora Nees & Eberm. is aslo known as Cinnamomum Aromaticum, Cinnamomum Officinarum, belongs to Lauraceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Kapur, Kasfura, Kasia Kafur.
The English Names for this herb are Camphor, Cinnamomum Tree.
The Urdu Name for this herb is Kafur.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Cinnamomum camphora Nees & Eberm. are Anaesthetic, Anodyne, Anti-septic, Anti-spasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Carminative, Coolant, Expectorant, Local Anaesthetic, Sedative.

Indications

The Indications of Cinnamomum camphora Nees & Eberm. are Cough, Bronchitis, Dysmenorrhoea, Bruises, Earache, Whooping Cough, Sprains, Rheumatic Pain, Epilepsy, Hysteria, Infected Root Canal.

No Contra Indication information is available for Cinnamomum camphora Nees & Eberm..

Temperaments

The Temperament of Cinnamomum camphora Nees & Eberm. is 3rd order, cold and dry.

Available Brands

BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
HABB-E-PAICHISHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
HAMDARD MARHAMHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
MARHAM KHARISH JADIDHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
MUFARREH YAQUTI MOTADILHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

Compound Preparations

Cinnamomum camphora Nees & Eberm. is used in the preparation of Arq Ajeeb, Arq Kafur, Binger, Dawai Ishal-i-Atfal, Hab Paichish, Halwai-Supari Pak, Hamdard Balm, Hamdard Herbal Ointment, Mufarreh Mo'tadil, Mufarreh Shaikh-ur-Rais, Mufarreh Yaquti mo'tadil, Qars Sartan Kafuri, Qurs Tabasheer Kafuri, Roghan Kafur, Safuf Barg Hina Wala, Safuf Longa, Safuf Tabashir compounds.

Dosage

PartDoseInstruction
Whole Herb125.000mginternally with hot milk

Herb's Description

No information regarding Cinnamomum camphora Nees & Eberm.'s description is currently available.

Taste Odor & Occurrence

Occurence: It occurs in Japan, Taiwan.

Substitutes

No information regarding Cinnamomum camphora Nees & Eberm.'s substitute is currently available.

Active Constituents

Cinnamomum camphora Nees & Eberm.'s Active constituents:

Antidotes

No information regarding Cinnamomum camphora Nees & Eberm.'s antidot is currently available.

Warning & Precautions

People with cold temperament are at risk. Large doses may produce nausea and vomiting, gastro-enterities, convulsions, depression of heart, cold sweat, coma and even death. Long term use or large use or large doses may cause sexual debility temporarily.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Cinnamomum camphora Nees & Eberm.. (work in progress)