Camphora
Camphora · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Camphora, scientifically known as Camphora, is a versatile medicinal plant revered for its potent therapeutic properties. Rich in essential oils and bioactive compounds, it is widely used in traditional medicine to alleviate inflammation, support respiratory health, and promote skin healing. This remarkable botanical offers profound benefits for holistic wellness.
- Family
- Lauraceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Parthenoxylon
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
CamphoraSynonyms
- Parthenoxylon
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Laurales and the family Lauraceae. Ultimately, this medicinal species is identified by the genus Cinnamomum (often associated with the genus Camphora in botanical contexts).
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Laurales |
| Family | Lauraceae |
| Genus | Camphora |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct tropical regions. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted within the nation of Guinea. The species also extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, particularly around the islands of the Gulf of Guinea. Furthermore, it can be found throughout the Western Indian Ocean, inhabiting several key island territories. Specifically, its range includes the islands of Mauritius, Réunion, and the Seychelles.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion |
| Western Indian Ocean | Seychelles |
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | China North-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| China | Tibet |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Camphora has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Appetite-Suppressant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Appetite-Suppressant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Appetite-Suppressant
- Current drug discovery technologies
Conditions
Camphora has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include SARS-CoV-2 infection.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Sars-cov-2 infection | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Sars-cov-2 infection
- Phytotherapy research : PTR