This product is a granular crystal refined from the roots, trunks, branches, and leaves of the camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora (L.) Presl) of the Lauraceae family. It is mainly produced in Taiwan, Jiangxi, Fujian, Guangdong, Sichuan, Yunnan, and other provinces and regions.

bubble_chart Properties and Meridians

Acrid hot toxic. Act on heart and spleen meridians. Act on foot jueyin meridian.

bubble_chart Efficacy

For internal use, it revives and dispels filth; for external use, it removes dampness, kills worms, reduces swelling, and relieves pain.

bubble_chart Indications

Used for conditions such as unconsciousness, filthy-attack eruptive disease, abdominal pain, scabies, itching, toothache, chilblains, and swelling and pain from injuries.

bubble_chart Usage and Dosage

For internal use, take 0.1 to 0.3 grams, often in pills, powder, or dissolved in wine; for external use, apply an appropriate amount, grind into powder for topical application or soak in wine to rub on.

bubble_chart Cautions and Contraindications

1. This product is flammable, has a peculiar odor, and should be stored separately in a dedicated container.
2. It has a pungent and dispersing nature, which can deplete qi and disturb the fetus, so it is contraindicated for pregnant women and those with qi deficiency.
3. When taken orally, it can irritate the stomach. If taken in large doses, it may easily cause loss of appetite, vomiting, dry mouth, sore throat, etc.; overdose can lead to poisoning. It may cause vertigo, headache, a warm sensation, and even excitement, delirium, or epileptic-like convulsions, and ultimately death due to respiratory failure. Therefore, oral administration should be cautious, and the dose should be controlled to prevent poisoning. The general method for treating poisoning is symptomatic management, as the toxin is quickly removed from the body, often allowing for recovery.

bubble_chart Modern Pharmacology

This product is a bicyclic terpene ketone substance. Camphor can stimulate the central nervous system, enhance respiration and circulation, and its stimulating effect is particularly significant when the central nervous system is in a state of inhibition. When applied to the skin, camphor produces a cooling sensation and also has analgesic, antipruritic, mild local anesthetic, and antiseptic effects. It can irritate the gastrointestinal mucosa, making the stomach feel warm and comfortable, but in large amounts, it can cause nausea and vomiting.