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
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
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Whole Herb | 125.000mg | internally 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)