What is a Camphor?
Camphor is a waxy, colorless solid with a strong aroma.
Where Can I Get Camphor In South Africa?
Essentially Natural – Online Store
Address: Unit 14, DuVille Business Park, 8 Arum Lily St, Fisantekraal, Cape Town, 7550, South Africa
Areas served: South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 4:30 pm ⋅ Opens 8 am Tue
Phone: +27 21 976 9112
Argan Green Health Shop
Address: Shop 32, Fairbridge Mall, Old Paarl Rd &, Brackenfell Blvd, Brackenfell South, Cape Town, 7560, South Africa
Areas served: Stellenbosch and nearby areas
Hours: Open ⋅ and close at 6 pm
Phone: +27 82 920 8417
Watkins
Address: 6 Thor Cir, Thornton, Cape Town, 7460, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 4 pm ⋅ Opens 8 am Tue
Phone: +27 21 532 2640
What is Camphor used for?
It’s used in products such as Vicks VapoRub. People use camphor for cough, pain, and itching. It is also used for insect bites,
acne, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support most of these uses. Taking camphor by mouth is unsafe.
What are the benefits of camphor?
Potential uses of Camphor include antiseptic, antipruritic, analgesic (topical), anti-inflammatory, expectorant, cough suppressant,
nasal decongestant, contraceptive, anti-infective, anticancer, and antispasmodic.