Camphor
Camphor is listed in the traditional category “Substances for Topical Application.” Source-described actions include Expels Wind and Dampness and k ills parasites; Opens the Orifices and e xpels turbidity; Invigorates the Blood, Disperses Cold and alleviates pain. This educational materia medica profile documents traditional properties, functions, and safety context.
Key reference facts
- Category
- Substances for Topical Application
- Nature
- Hot / Toxic
- Flavor
- Acrid
- Channels
- Heart, Spleen, (Lung), (Kidney), (Liver), (Large Intestine), (Bladder)
Source reference: American Dragon · Zhang Nao