 Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora)
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Common Name(s): Camphor, Camphor Laurel Scientific Name: Cinnamomum camphora Distribution: Native to southeast Asia, widely planted throughout tropical and subtropical regions worldwide Tree Size: 65-100 ft (20-30 m) tall, 2-4 ft (.6-1.2 m) trunk diameter Average Dried Weight: 33 lbs/ft3 (535 kg/m3) Hardness: 860 lbf (3,830 N) Rupture Strength: 10,820 lbf/in2 (74,621 kPa) Elastic Strength: 1,321,000 lbf/in2 (9,110 MPa) Crushing Strength: 5,660 lbf/in2 (39.0 MPa) Shrinkage: Radial: 3.5%, Tangential: 6.0%, Volumetric: 10.0%, T/R Ratio: |
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Scent: Camphor has a very characteristic odor, for which the tree is named. The most recognizable product that contains the extracts of camphor are medicated chest rubs, which have the same distinct scent.
Safety: Camphor has been reported to cause skin and respiratory irritation, as well as a number of other effects, such as headaches, giddiness, and asthma-like symptoms . See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information.
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Comments: Perhaps known more famously for its beautiful burls, Camphor is also cultivated for its aromatic oils, which are used in a variety of culinary and medicinal applications.
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Scans/Pictures: A special thanks to Mike Leigher for providing the wood sample of this wood species.
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August 28th, 2011 at 9:18 pm
After milling a camphor log I developed a serious allergy reaction.
Eyes, eyelids upper and lowers are swelled up and swelling for the past 2 days.
Developed rashes on skin even though I had long sleeve shirt on.
Dust must have gotten under my eyelids and caused this severe reaction.
Hope this helps others to avoid this specie.
David