Camphor alcohol. Application in medicine and cosmetology

Camphor alcohol is a medical locally irritating preparation, prepared on the basis of alcohol and camphor.

Camphor is obtained from the camphor laurel, camphor basil, some species of wormwood, Siberian fir.

The substance, which is almost insoluble in water crystals, is a part of essential oils, tones up breathing, enhances the work of sympathetic nerves.

Camphor helps to remove from the body slag, get rid of chronic pneumonia, heals erysipelas. With the help of this substance you can treat otitis, sinusitis, cold and intestinal disorders.

The properties of a pure substance completely retain the camphor alcohol obtained on its basis. Its application in medicine - classical and alternative, cosmetology, aromatherapy, homeopathy helps to get rid of many problems related to the state of health.

For treatment, for example, otitis, 2% camphor alcohol is taken. Its use as a compress helps to relieve pain, resolves swelling, produces a warming effect, quickly removes inflammation.

Alcohol is bisected with water, slightly heated, moistened with gauze obtained by the liquid. Preliminary in the gauze hole for the auricle. The gauze moistened with the composition is placed around the ear, the top is covered with compress paper (also with a hole in the middle), cotton wool. The bandage is fixed with a bandage or scarf, making sure that the ear is open, and alcohol does not get into it. Camphor compress is held on the ear for about two hours. In order not to cause a burn, before the procedure the parotid space can be lubricated with baby cream or petroleum jelly.

If the doctor has appointed a camphor bath, then you need to lie on your side so that the sick ear is on top. It should be warmed up to 36 ° alcohol, about 6 drops. Then, for 20 minutes, you should stay in the original position, after which you can sit, pre-inserting into the ear canal, which does not allow the alcohol to flow. After such trays it is very important to protect the ear from cold or drafts.

Not only in medicine, camphor alcohol is popular. Its application in cosmetology has also become widespread. On its basis, you can prepare a variety of products that help to cleanse the skin.

Here is one of the recipes for camphor soap, which is simply prepared at home. By its action it can easily be compared with expensive tonics or facial foams.

To make it, you need half a baby soap, grated on a small grater, half a spoonful of glycerin, ammonia and camphor alcohol, a quarter of a spoonful of peroxide and citric acid, dried chamomile.

From a spoonful of chamomile and a glass of boiling water prepare infusion, which after half an hour pour grated soap, and then leave until it becomes soft. After this, the resulting mixture is put in a pan with boiling water, stir until a homogeneous mass is obtained, gradually mixing the remaining ingredients. Finally, add peroxide. Washing with soap will relieve the skin of acne and contamination, improve its turgor, smooth out wrinkles.

To prepare a lotion of acne in the home, camphor alcohol is also suitable. Applying it for such purposes can lead to dehydration or inflammation of the skin, so before starting the procedure, you need to consult a cosmetologist.

It is recommended to mix camphor, salicylic, boric and levomycetin alcohol, peppermint in equal proportions. The received composition in the morning and in the evening to wipe the face for 10 days. Rest for a week, repeat the rubs again.

When using camphor alcohol, remember that it can cause burns, allergies, lower blood pressure or cause irritation. Therefore, without the advice of a specialist, it is best not to apply it.