Camphor and Its Medicinal UsesBotanical name of camphor is cinnamomum camphora. In India it is called and known as Kapoor, Karpur, or Karpooram. Its origin is said to be the Japan, Vietnam, and China. It is obtained from tree has high as up to 100 feet. Camphor has many health benefits which is less known to the people although it is easily available in every common house. It is used to treat itching, pain, burns, acne, rashes, infections, hair growth, and many others physical problems. Camphor is prominently used in Ayurveda. Camphor comes in many forms as edible camphor, synthetic camphor, camphor oil etc. Here is a nice article on stylecraze.com about ’38 Amazing Benefits Of Camphor’