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Save. Camphor wood is the durable timber that comes from the camphor tree. The camphor tree is an evergreen that grows 65 to 98 feet tall and has vertically fissured, light-colored bark.It is considered to be an exotic lumber.exture, Grain and Luster. Camphor wood is a lustrous wood. Its texture is even and can be medium to fine. Camphor wood's grain is usually straight, though it can be wavy or interlocked.
When camphor is applied to the skin as a salve or linament, it acts as a counterirritant that stimulates nerve endings, helping to reduce the number of pain messages that reach the brain. In Latin America, a solution of camphor in wine is used as a liniment for tumors and to treat respiratory problems. It is sold in Latin American markets in small, semisolid, translucent blocks. In Mexico, a mixture of camphor and olive oil is a popular treatment for bruises and neuralgia.