New, Pure Essential Oil
Camphor
Cinnamomum camphora
We’ve just added pure Camphor Oil to the range, steam distilled from Cinnamomum camphora wood and root, sourced from China and Japan. For external use only.
About this oil
Room freshener
A strong, penetrating aroma with a cool, fresh clarity and subtle woody depth. A scent that cleanses a room.
Wardrobes & storage
A longtime favourite in wardrobes, drawers and storage areas. A simple way to freshen enclosed spaces.
Pest repellent
The pungent aroma repels moths, silverfish and other unwanted critters. Widely used in wardrobes, drawers and storage areas.
Traditional use
A staple of traditional use across many cultures, including ceremonial burning and incense in Hindu, Buddhist and South Asian practice.
Pest repellent
Car & garage
Rats and mice reportedly dislike the strong smell and tend to avoid areas where camphor is placed. Commonly used in car engines, under bonnets, and in garages.
In the garden
Some gardeners place camphor in garden beds to deter snakes and other unwanted visitors.
Insects & moths
Also used to repel moths, cockroaches, silverfish, and other insects, much like old-fashioned mothballs, which traditionally contained camphor.
Household
Deodoriser
Neutralises strong odours in wardrobes, drawers, and storage areas. A simple way to freshen enclosed spaces.
Fabric care
A traditional way to help preserve fabrics and stored clothing, a practice going back centuries in wardrobes and linen cupboards.
Bedding & mattresses
A longtime favourite placed in and around bedding and mattresses, much as families have done for generations.
Cultural & religious
Incense & ceremony
Widely burned as incense in Hindu, Buddhist, and East Asian ceremonies. A familiar scent in temples, homes, and traditional rituals across the region.
South Asian homes
Camphor lamps and camphor tablets remain common in South Asian households, where the scent is part of everyday domestic life.
Industrial
Industrial history
Historically used in the production of celluloid, an early plastic. Still used as a plasticiser and as a component in some lacquers and varnishes.
Product details
| Extraction method | Steam distilled from wood, root stumps and branches |
| Country of origin | China / Japan |
| Botanical family | Lauraceae |
| Ingredients | 100% Essential Oil of Cinnamomum camphora |
Safety notice: For external use only. Camphor is toxic if ingested. Keep away from children and pets. Do not apply undiluted to skin. Not for use during pregnancy. Keep out of reach of children.
Camphor – Cinnamomum camphora
Extraction method – Steam distilled from the wood, root stumps, and branches of Cinnamomum camphora.
Characteristics – A strong, penetrating, fresh aroma with cool, slightly woody undertones.
About camphor – Camphor has a long history of traditional and household use across many cultures. Its distinctive scent makes it a popular choice for freshening enclosed spaces and protecting stored fabrics.
Pest repellent
- Rats and mice reportedly dislike the strong smell and tend to avoid areas where camphor is placed. People commonly use it in car engines, under bonnets, and in garages.
- Also used to repel moths, cockroaches, silverfish, and other insects, much like old-fashioned mothballs (which traditionally contained camphor).
- Some gardeners place it in garden beds to deter snakes.
Household
- Deodoriser. Neutralises strong odours in wardrobes, drawers, and storage areas.
- Preservation of fabrics and stored clothing, a traditional practice going back centuries.
- A longtime favourite placed in and around bedding and mattresses.
Cultural & religious
- Widely burned as incense in Hindu, Buddhist, and East Asian ceremonies.
- Camphor lamps and camphor tablets remain common in South Asian households.
- A familiar scent in temples, homes, and traditional rituals across the region.
Industrial
- Historically used in the production of celluloid (early plastic).
- Still used as a plasticiser in some applications.
- A component in some lacquers and varnishes.
It’s worth noting that camphor is toxic if ingested, even in small amounts, so it should always be kept away from children and pets despite its many useful applications.
Country of Origin
- China / Japan
Ingredients
- 100% Essential Oil of Cinnamomum camphora
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