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Camphor<\/strong> It is a term that has gone through a long etymological journey. Their origins<\/strong> the farthest they are in Sanskrit karp\u016br\u0101<\/em>, which resulted in the pelvi k\u0101p\u016br<\/em>. This word passed into classical Arabic as k\u0101f\u016br<\/em>, later converted into Hispanic Arabic alkaf\u00far<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\"Camphor\"Camphor is obtained from a tree called camphor tree<\/strong>, which is part of the Lauraceae family group. Using a current<\/strong> steam<\/strong> of water<\/strong> for the treatment of its roots and its branches, this substance is obtained.<\/p>\n

It should be noted that camphor is a terpene<\/strong>: that is, a hydrocarbon<\/strong> that is contained in the volatile oils<\/strong> of certain plants. With a strong and distinctive odor, camphor is a crystalline solid that is whitish in color.<\/p>\n

The use of natural camphor is very old. On 1903<\/strong>, meanwhile, the Finnish chemist Gustav Komppa<\/strong> got synthesize<\/strong> camphor for the first time.<\/p>\n

Camphor is analgesic<\/strong>, antiseptic<\/strong>, antipruritic<\/strong> Y carminative<\/strong>. Its inclusion in the field of medicine<\/strong>However, it is restricted since it produces certain adverse effects and can even be toxic<\/strong> for children.<\/p>\n

It is common to use camphor for the preparation of gels<\/strong> Y ointments<\/strong> who seek to alleviate the Muscle pain<\/strong> and the cough<\/strong>. In the event of the intentional or accidental ingestion of these products, a camphor overdose<\/strong> that generates spasms, tremors, vomiting, drowsiness, hallucinations and loss of consciousness, among other disorders.<\/p>\n

The most common use of camphor appears in the production of pyrotechnics<\/strong> and of celluloid<\/strong>. It is also used in the manufacture of repellents<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n

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