Camphor

Cinnamomum camphora

Family: Lauraceae Evidence: B salveextract

Aromatic topical analgesic — active ingredient in Vicks VapoRub, Tiger Balm, and IcyHot. For muscle pain, congestion, and cough (chest rub). EXTERNAL USE ONLY — internal use is toxic/fatal.

Safety Profile

PregnancyPossibly Unsafe
BreastfeedingPossibly Unsafe
PediatricNot Recommended

Contraindications

EXTERNAL USE ONLY. Broken skin. Children under 2 (seizure risk). Ingestion is FATAL.

Interactions

None for external use at standard concentrations.

Side Effects

Skin irritation, redness. TOXIC if ingested (seizures, death).

Liver: FATAL if ingested.
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