Not Medical or Legal Advice: Camphor (2-camphanone) and camphorated oils were banned on the American market since 1980 after reports of poisoning through accidental ingestion and, less commonly, through skin absorption.
As per Organicfoodee.com, topical creams such as BenGay and Aurum Gold Analgesic, containing up to 11 percent camphor, are available and are considered safe by the FDA. These creams produce a sensation of warmth that helps to counter pain. They also increase blood flow to the area to which they are applied, making your skin rosy-pink.
You can buy cakes of pure camphor — usually by special order — at a pharmacy and make your own camphorated oil. But you may want to think twice before experimenting with this potentially harmful substance.
Experts suggest that ingesting amounts as small as a teaspoonful can be fatal.
If you’re suffering from a toothache, backache, or any other type of pain, your first impulse might be to reach for a pill. Many people rely on medications, but they come with the risk of side effects, drug interactions, and the possibility of becoming habit forming.
You may find the relief you need from a variety of natural painkillers instead. Check out these 5 surprising natural painkillers shared by Healthline.com.