Camphora Officinarum

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)

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)

The roots feel slimy, the slime being viscid, as is not found on healthy roots. The plant is excessively thirsty (3)

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)

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)

If in the flowering stage, pollination occurs at night, when pollen feeding insects are at rest, thus interfering with fruit-setting. (3)

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)