Dandruff, a common scalp condition that leads to flaking and itching, can be a persistent and frustrating issue to deal with. While there are numerous commercial products available claiming to banish ...

Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora) is a terpene (organic compound) that’s commonly used in creams, ointments, and lotions. Camphor oil is the oil extracted from the wood of camphor trees and processed by ...

Burning camphor and cloves in Indian households serves as a natural air purifier, repelling pests and offering respiratory ...

Camphor oil is aromatic and absorbed through the skin. It can provide various health benefits, including pain relief and the easing of skin irritation. Camphor oil is extracted from the wood of ...

In most Indian households, worshipping deities and the completion of any Hindu ritual is incomplete without burning camphor, but what makes this small crystal-like thing such a quintessential part of ...

With the recent concerns raised about the safety and efficacy of pediatric over-the-counter cough/cold products, caregivers of children and pediatric clinicians may seek other products for relief of ...

To answer this, we spoke with Dr Lakshmi Charan, Paediatrics, Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Vanagaram, Chennai, who warns that camphor can be toxic and dangerous when used incorrectly. Why Camphor ...

Camphor, or 'kapoor', as it is most commonly known in Indian households, is derived from the Cinnamomum camphora tree. It has a long history of use in Indian households for rituals, Ayurveda, and as a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Andy Wang is a Los Angeles-based writer who covers food and nightlife. This year, Camphor is flexing even harder at Coachella with ...

Camphor is highly valued in Vastu Shastra for its pleasant smell and healing properties. This ancient Indian science of design and architecture sees camphor as more than just a nice fragrance—it’s ...

Camphor tablets are used for wide range of medical properties as it helps reduce pain and swelling, helps relax worn out muscles and reduces congestion and cough. They are used in manufacturing ...