Cinnamomum camphora

Common name Camphor
Botanical Name Cinnamomum camphora
Vernacular name English- Camphor
Hindi- Kapur
Gujarati- Kapur
Family Lauraceae
Class Magnoliopsida
Parts of plant used Leaf
Chemical Constituents Essential oil
Therapeutic uses Used in rheumatism, diarrhea, burning sensation, toothache, chronic sinusitis, itching, disease of throat and cough.

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