Camphor Tree 樟

Cinnamomum camphora

Lauraceae

Interesting Fact #1: Uses of Camphor Tree

Camphor Tree is a traditional medicinal plant for treating heart conditions, colds and fevers. Camphor oil is refined from leaves of Camphor Tree and can be used to serve as a skincare product.

Interesting Fact #2: Making Cabinets

In Hakka culture, people use camphor wood to make chests for holding Hakka girls’ dowry when they get married. This is because camphor wood is insect-repellent. The camphor wood can also give the dowry a delicious scent.

Video Clips of Camphor Tree

Tree Label Design Showcase

References

Chen, W., Vermaak, I., & Viljoen, A. (2013). Camphor—a fumigant during the black death and a coveted fragrant wood in ancient Egypt and Babylon—a review. Molecules, 18(5), 5434-5454.

Hong Kong Herbarium (2022). HK Plant Database: Cinnamomum camphora. Retrieved from 29 April 2022, from https://herbarium.gov.hk/en/hk-plant-database/plant-detail/index.html?pType=species&oID=8770

Masango, P. (2005). Cleaner production of essential oils by steam distillation. Journal of Cleaner Production, 13(8), 833-839.

Sharma, N. (2021). Folkare and Modern Pharmacology of Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora Nees & Eberm): Review. Sch Int J Tradit Complement Med, 4(7), 128-135.

Yau, K. L. (2016). From invisible to visible: representations and self-representaions of Hakka women In Hong Kong, 1900s-present.