Barcode: CAL0000008861

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Family: LAURACEAE

Scientific Name: Cinnamomum camphora (L.) Sieb.

Country: India

Uses: The plant is having stimulant, diaphoretic, anthelmintic, antiseptic, and anodyne properties. For external applications to counter-irritant in muscular strains, inflammations, and rheumatic conditions the camphor is extensively used. Camphor is considered as analeptic in cardiac depressions and is used in myocarditis. The plant is having calmative effect in hysteria and nervousness.