100% natural camphor obtained from the bark of the tree cinnamon camphor. Only 50-year-old trees produce the waxy substance, which is used as camphor oil. Then the process of steam distillation is used to extract camphor oil from the stems of the tree. Authentic and refined Soul Sticks camphor contains no chemicals or additives, just pure camphor oil directly from the source. Common uses camphor can be used in multiple ways. It is considered as an important ingredient in vapor rubs, balms and ointments as the oil is said to allay pain and reduce itching. Camphor is also burned in traditional Hindu puja ceremonies. Metaphysical properties the essence of camphor oil can be used as a shield to protect your aura from coming under any bad influence of negative energies. Mixing few drops of camphor oil or crushed pieces of camphor in bathing water will suck and cleanse all the negative energy present in your aura.