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Cinnamomum camphora ThesaurusNoun | 1. | Cinnamomum camphora - large evergreen tree of warm regions whose aromatic wood yields camphorcamphor treelaurel - any of various aromatic trees of the laurel familyCinnamomum, genus Cinnamomum - Asiatic and Australian aromatic trees and shrubs |
cinnamomum camphora camphor camphorTall 100 ft (30m) tree with waxy glossy leaves that smell like camphor when crushed. Masses of small white flowers, black berry-like toxic fruit. Very rough bark with vertical fissures. The tree has very strong volatile compounds and is considered toxic, but many people make tea from young leaves and shoots. Gum and bark are used for digestive upset, circulation, pain, nerves, multiple sclerosis, hepatitis, skin conditions. Camphor steam used for colds, sinus infections. It is said inhaling too much affects central nervous system. Sometimes used to make “fake Eucalyptus” oil. Be careful. Keep kids away, and definitely do not take if pregnant. Keeps insects away in closet.MedicalSeecamphorCinnamomum camphora Related to Cinnamomum camphora: camphor tree, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Cinnamomum cassiaSynonyms for Cinnamomum camphoranoun large evergreen tree of warm regions whose aromatic wood yields camphorSynonymsRelated Words- laurel
- Cinnamomum
- genus Cinnamomum
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