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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.
Camphor used to be made by distilling the bark and wood of the camphor tree. Today, camphor is chemically manufactured from turpentine oil. It is used in products such as Vicks VapoRub.Camphor products can be rubbed on the skin (topical application) or inhaled.Be sure to read the label to find out how the product should be administered. People use camphor topically to relieve pain and reduce itching. Camphor is FDA-approved for use on the skin as a painkiller in concentrations of 3% to 11%. 2  It is in many rub-on products for cold sores, insect stings and bites, minor burns, and hemorrhoids. 3  Skin itching or irritation.