Study Of Camphor with Chemical Constituents and It's Pharmacological Action

Camphor (C10H16O) is a white crystalline solid with enantiomeric forms R and S camphor. It is a terpene derived from turpentine. Alpha pinene is produced using a catalytic mechanism. Camphor is naturally obtained by steam distillation of the woods of the Cinnamomum camphora tree, often known as the camphor tree, camphor laure, or camphor wood. Camphor exhibits numerous pharmacological effects. It acts as antipyretic, antibacterial, antitumor, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral. It can also be utilized as a skin penetration booster. Camphor has a relaxing and cooling sensation that helps to relieve discomfort.