Camphora officinarum is a species of evergreen tree indigenous to warm temperate to subtropical regions of East Asia, including countries such as China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Korea, and Japan. It is known by various names, most notably the camphor …

Today, only the leaves are used allowing for recurring harvest without killing the goose that lays the golden egg so to speak. The aromatic leaves can be harvested three to four times a year. The essential oil containing the camphor is extracted from the leaves by steam distillation.

Camphor is a chemical that used to be made by distilling the bark and wood of the camphor tree. Today, camphor is usually made from turpentine oil. Camphor has a very distinct smell.

2024年4月26日 · The camphor tree is an evergreen tree with leaves that produce a camphor scent when bruised. The tree's sprawling form and attractive bark, combined with its lingering black drupes and glossy leaves, make this tree an excellent for winter interest.

2017年1月5日 · Camphor is of medicinal importance and used in Ayurveda for balancing the Kapha dosha. It is a good herbal remedy for Respiratory Ailments. It cures Cough, Cold, Bronchitis and Asthma.

2021年10月3日 · Simply crush the leaves and take a whiff. The camphor is highly fragrant and will release a cloud of medicinal aroma when its leaves are crumpled. When leaves first shoot from the slender branches of the camphor tree, they are ideal for being made into a medicinal remedy.

2019年3月18日 · They have shiny, elliptical leaves that are light-bright green when first sprouted, and then turn a deep green when older. It’s small flowers bloom on three-inch-long panicles and are a greenish white to pale yellow color. Small, dark-blue to black berries appear in the spring, and are irresistible to birds.