மூலிகை : சுகந்த மரம் (பச்சை கற்பூரம்) - chukantamaram Botanical name : Cinnamomum camphora Common name: Camphor Tree, Camphorwood, Camphor laurel Ayurvedic uses: Bark is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, analgesic, analeptic, anthelmintic, antispasmodic, aromatic, aphrodisiac, carminative, diaphoretic, sedative, stimulant, narcotic and tonic. It is used as nervine depressant in case of hysteria, epilepsy, chorea and convulsions. It acts as stimulant for cardiac, circulation and respiration. It is useful in measles, typhoid, whooping cough, asthma, and hiccup. It is recommended in case of cough, cold, toothache and liver disorders. Camphor oil is antihelmintic, antirheumatic, antispasmodic, cardiotonic and sedative. It is used for treating joints and muscle pains, cold sores and skin diseases. Camphor oil is best used for sedating nervy types particularly when associated with depression. Also used an aromatherapy diffuser or vaporizer. . Traditionally the crystalline substance obtained from this tree is majorly used for medicinal uses and apart from this it has various culinary uses too. In the medieval times camphor was used in sweets as an aromatic flavour. For instance, in china camphor was used as an ingredient in ice creams. However, today camphor is widely used in south India in delightful desserts. Here it is available as edible camphor. Other uses of camphor are being found in Hindus ceremonies and performing rituals where camphor is burnt which is considered auspicious as per belief.
Posted on: Wed, 27 Aug 2014 12:09:45 +0000
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