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Camphora Officinarum
From the homeopathic pharmacopoeia(Double click section-headings below to reveal/hide data)
 About the Preparation -
Preparation name
Camphora
Preparation category
Homoeopathic remedy
Common Name
Laurus camphora
Latin Name
Cinnamonium camphora
Mother tincture made
Solution
General description
L. camphora grows in South-East Asia and Australia. Camphor is white crystalline substance, which is harvested from the tree L. camphora.. There are some other odorous volatile products, found in different aromatic plants that have been given the same name. It is found either in longitudinal cavities in the heart of the tree or extracted from the leaves and twigs.
Effect on Plants -
Named Issues
Moths, wood worms, white ants, and other pests. Lodging, waterlogging, negative effects of. Cockroaches, ants. (3) Ants (496) Termites (1759) Deer deterred for three (dry) weeks (1810)
General Appearance
Several anthills in the meadow were thoroughly watered with Camphora and the ants completely disappeared after 1-2 days. A wooden beam infested with ants was similarly treated in our house. Here too, they quickly disappeared. (496)
Roots
The roots feel slimy, the slime being viscid, as is not found on healthy roots. The plant is excessively thirsty (3)
Stem/trunk and bark - capillary system
The capillary system does not work property, thus interfering with transport of sugars to the roots and the uptake of nutrients into the plant. Respiration and photosynthesis are consequently defective and the plant slowly withers and collapses. (3) Termites attacked the Moringa and Camphor trees. ... Use of the homeopathic remedy Camphora saved both the trees from termite attack. In fact, this remedy has been employed to save old wooden furniture and objects from termites attack at many places. (1759)
Leaves
Great for leaves covered with a small white granular fungal coating that can be wiped off. Leaves covered with clear sticky honey drops often from aphids. Leaf damage from excessive sunlight. (1810)
Generative organs
If in the flowering stage, pollination occurs at night, when pollen feeding insects are at rest, thus interfering with fruit-setting. (3)
Notes and Academic Papers
As Camphor is a powerful remedy, it should be used with caution, because of severe reactions it produces. It is often prescribed in the lower potencies (3) Pest control as a preventative and maintenance. Great to apply to new plants before planting in the garden. Deters animals such as deer and pests from nesting and nibbling on young plants and flowers. Works well for ants, aphids, and moths. (1810)
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