answersLogoWhite

0

Is camphor bad for your health?

Updated: 9/16/2023
User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

Best Answer

It has great analgesic topical capabilities: when apply on body it helps remove some pain.

If ingested in large amount it can be poisonous.

Camphor is found in many balm that you apply after getting a sprain and stuff

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Is camphor bad for your health?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Who is bad but kisses everybody?

camphor attilie


You are addicted to eating little bites of camphor tablets can that cause any damage to your health?

No. eating of camphor never cause any damage to our health. Iam addicted to eating camphor tablets n used to eat for last 10-11 years. but i am ok. im healthy till now.


Is it safe to burn camphor wood?

No. At least not inside. I was told by poison control after I had gotten carbon monoxide poisoning by burning a combination of store bought manufactured fire logs and real camphor wood. It was bad!


Is camphor crystalline or amorphous?

Camphor is a crystalline substance.


What are the elements in camphor?

camphor contains hydrogen,nitrogen,oxygen


What is a synonym for camphor?

2-Bornanone that is from synonyms.net/synonym/camphor


Sublimation process of sodium chloride and camphor?

sublimation of camphor


How can you separate the mixture of sugar and camphor?

Camphor will sublime when heated mildly (sugar will not). Heat the mixture mildly, collect the sublimate separately, cool the sublimate to get camphor.


Can camphor be used in soap making?

Yes, camphor soap is quite common in Asia. if you make it yourself, it's 10% Camphor.


Do dogs like camphor smell?

what do i do if my dog ate camphor berries


Why camphor disappears?

Camphor "disappears" because it volatilizes and turns into a vapor.


What happens to your body internally if you eat camphor?

It depends how much you eat. I have been eating Vicks Vapor Rub for 10 years, about 2 tablespoons a day and so far I have not had any health problems. Vicks Vapor Rub contains about 5% camphor.