In the world of worship, camphor plays a special role. It comes from a tree and has a lovely smell. When we burn it during puja, it symbolizes getting rid of bad things and bringing in good thoughts.

Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora) is a terpene (organic compound) that’s commonly used in creams, ointments, and lotions. Camphor oil is the oil extracted from the wood of camphor trees and processed by ...

Growing among the the laurel-dominated evergreen forests of central and southern Japan is a tree with a host of names and a host of uses. This member of that dominant family (Lauraceae) goes by the ...