camphor laurel


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camphor laurel

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(Plants) an Australian name for the camphor tree, now occurring in the wild in parts of Australia
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camphora), [Figure 1], is a white, crystalline substance with a strong odor and pungent taste, derived from the wood of camphor laurel (C.
Camphor oil, which is readily absorbed through the skin, comes from camphor laurel wood and is also found in large amounts from the mint family, camphor basil and rosemary, which have decongestant properties.
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