People use camphor for cough, pain, and itching. It is also used for insect bites, acne, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support most of these uses. Taking...

Camphor is used as an active ingredient in ointments, camphorated oils and gels, which are topically applied on the skin to relieve local itching (pruritus) or pain, applied on the chest or throat to relieve cough and congestion, or added to steam inhalations to relieve cough. Camphor works by counterirritation.

Some people inhale camphor to reduce the urge to cough. Although it is an UNSAFE practice, some people take camphor by mouth to help them cough up phlegm, for treating infections of the airway, for treating low blood pressure that occurs when …

2023年3月16日 · Rubbing a camphor ointment on the throat and chest may help with cough. It's an FDA-approved ingredient in over-the-counter treatments such as vapor rubs. Camphor is also FDA-approved skin...

2019年8月8日 · Camphor oil works as a decongestant and cough suppressant. According to a 2010 study, vapor rub was most effective in relieving night cough, congestion, and sleep difficulty in children with...

2020年5月22日 · Coughs and congestion Camphor oil is popular in aromatherapy , as it helps relieve respiratory congestion. It also has antitussive properties that can help ease coughs in children and adults.

Cough and cold: Camphor is FDA-approved as a chest rub in concentrations less than 11%. It can also be applied over the neck to reduce the congestion and over the nose to get relief from the cold. Camphor oil is also used in aromatherapy to relieve chest congestion.

The principal use of camphor is to reduce coughs. The plant contains substances, which upon contact with water, form a protective layer that covers the lining of the upper respiratory system, thus reducing mechanical irritation and preventing the cough reflex.