Karpura Botanical Name : Cinnamomum camphora Family : Lauraceae Synonyms :karpur, Chandraprabha, Sitabhra, Hima, Ghanasara, Himavaluka Properties : Rasa : Tikta, Katu, Madhura Guna : Laghu, Ruksha Virya : Sita Vipaka : Katu Uses and benefits : anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, camphor mixed with ghee and applied over wound and bandage, remove itching, expectorant,cough suppressant, nasal decongestant,antiseptic Antispasmodic