Description

About 

Karpoora Thailam is a classical Ayurvedic medicated oil prepared with Karpooram (Camphor) as its key ingredient, blended with a base oil like coconut oil or sesame oil. It is well-known for its pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and cooling properties. Widely used in households, it is applied externally to relieve joint pain, muscle stiffness, headaches, cold, cough, and skin irritations.

Uses

• Joint pain, arthritis, and muscle stiffness

• Back pain and sprains

• Headache and migraine

• Chest congestion, cold, and cough (for external application)

• Insect bites, itching, and minor skin irritations

• Enhances blood circulation when massaged

Benefits

• Pain Relief: Eases joint and muscle pain effectively

• Anti-inflammatory: Reduces swelling and stiffness

• Respiratory Health: Clears nasal congestion and eases breathing when applied to chest/back

• Cooling Effect: Provides soothing relief from burning sensations and skin irritation

• Antimicrobial: Prevents infections and promotes skin healing

• Relaxation: Massage with Karpoora Thailam improves circulation and relieves fatigue

Different Names in Different Languages

• Sanskrit: Karpoora Taila

• Tamil: கற்பூர தைலம்

• Telugu: కర్పూర తైలము

• Malayalam: കർപ്പൂര തൈലം

• Kannada: ಕರ್ಪೂರ ತೈಲ

• Hindi: कपूर का तेल

• English: Karpoora Thailam / Camphor Oil

Dosage & Administration

• External use only

• Apply a small quantity on the affected area and massage gently

• For headache: Apply on forehead and temples

• For cold & cough: Apply on chest, back, and throat

• For joint pain: Massage warm oil over joints and muscles

• Use 1–2 times daily or as directed by a physician

Precautions

• For external use only – not to be consumed orally

• Avoid applying on open wounds or broken skin

• May cause irritation in sensitive skin – do a patch test before use

• Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes

• Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight