Commonly Hindu families use camphor while performing the pooja ceremony.However,camphor is beneficial in treating many ailments.As per Ayurveda,Camphor has many properties that are very helpful in curing many diseases.The various uses of camphor are-
Keeps insects away in the rainy season
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Rainy season is famous for bringing greenery along with it but at the same time it also brings a host of insects.Camphor is kept in the corners of the house to keep the insects away.You can also grind the camphor into powder,add cinnamon powder and water and then sprinkle in your house.The insects and flies will disappear in a short time.
Keep clothes fresh
If you are running out of naphthalene balls then no need to worry.You can use camphor instead.Break the camphor into two and tie it in a cotton cloth and place it with clothes.This will keep clothes fresh for a long time.
Room Freshener
You can use camphor as a room freshner.Grind the camphor into powder and add two teaspoons of lavender oil to it.Fill it into a spray bottle .Now sprinkle it all over the house.It will reduce foul and damp smell in a short duration of time.
To keep mind calm
During stressful conditions camphor keeps your mind calm.Take a pot and keep camphor in it and put it in your bedroom.Its fragrance will soothe your nerves.