Camphor vs. Eucalyptus — What's the Difference?

A flavoring agent in certain culinary applications.

An oil used in various medicinal applications.

A compound used in insect repellent products.

Employed in fragrance manufacturing.

A substance used in manufacturing plasticizers.

A genus of trees known for their aromatic oil.

A crystalline substance used medicinally.

A natural agent in pest repellents.

A component used in herbal medicine.

A flavoring component in confections.

Camphor () is a waxy, flammable, transparent solid with a strong aroma. It is a terpenoid with the chemical formula C10H16O. It is found in the wood of the camphor laurel (Cinnamomum camphora), a large evergreen tree found in East Asia; and in the related kapur tree (Dryobalanops sp.), a tall timber tree from South East Asia.

Eucalyptus () is a genus of over seven hundred species of flowering trees, shrubs or mallees in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. Along with several other genera in the tribe Eucalypteae, including Corymbia, they are commonly known as eucalypts.

A fragrant white or colorless crystalline ketone, C10H16O, obtained naturally from the wood of the camphor tree or synthesized from pinene and used as an insect repellent, in the manufacture of film, plastics, lacquers, and in medicine chiefly in external preparations to relieve mild pain and itching.

Any of numerous trees of the genus Eucalyptus, native chiefly to Australia and widely planted worldwide, having aromatic leaves and valued as a source of oil, gum, and wood.

(organic compound) A white transparent waxy crystalline isoprenoid ketone, 1,7,7-trimethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one, with a strong pungent odour, used in pharmacy.

Any of many trees, of genus Eucalyptus, native mainly to Australia.

A tough, white, aromatic resin, or gum, obtained from different species of the Laurus family, esp. from Cinnamomum camphara (the Laurus camphora of Linnæus.). Camphor, C10H16O, is volatile and fragrant, and is used in medicine as a diaphoretic, a stimulant, or sedative.

A greenish colour, like that of a eucalyptus leaves.

Originally, a gum resembling ordinary camphor, obtained from a tree (Dryobalanops aromatica formerly Dryobalanops camphora) growing in Sumatra and Borneo; now applied to its main constituent, a terpene alcohol obtainable as a white solid C10H18O, called also Borneo camphor, Malay camphor, Malayan camphor, camphor of Borneo, Sumatra camphor, bornyl alcohol, camphol, and borneol. The isomer from Dryobalanops is dextrorotatory; the levoratatory form is obtainable from other species of plants, and the racemic mixture may be obtained by reduction of camphor. It is used in perfumery, and for manufacture of its esters. See Borneol.

A myrtaceous genus of trees, mostly Australian. Many of them grow to an immense height, one or two species exceeding the height even of the California Sequoia.

To impregnate or wash with camphor; to camphorate.

Wood of any of various eucalyptus trees valued as timber

A resin obtained from the camphor tree; used in making celluloid and liniment

A tree of the genus Eucalyptus

It is widely used in medicinal products, in the manufacturing of plastics, and as a flavoring in food and drink.

It has a strong, penetrating, somewhat medicinal odor that is quite distinctive.

Yes, camphor is highly flammable and burns with a bright flame.

Camphor is a white, crystalline substance with a strong odor, obtained from the wood of the camphor tree or synthesized chemically.

Yes, it's often used in topical products like ointments and balms to relieve pain and reduce itching.

While small amounts are used in food and medications, pure camphor is toxic if ingested in large amounts and should be used with caution.

It's often used in over-the-counter remedies for coughs, colds, and respiratory issues due to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Eucalyptus oil is extracted from the leaves of eucalyptus trees and is known for its potent aroma and medicinal properties.

Camphor can be both natural (extracted from trees) and synthetically produced.

Eucalyptus refers to a genus of over 700 species of trees and shrubs, mostly native to Australia.

While certain animals, like koalas, consume eucalyptus leaves, they are not typically considered edible for humans due to their potent oils.

No, eucalyptus oil and leaves can be toxic to certain animals, including dogs and cats, and should be used with caution.

No, eucalyptus oil should not be ingested as it can be toxic.

Eucalyptus oil should be diluted before being applied to the skin to prevent irritation.

Yes, while native to Australia, eucalyptus trees have been introduced to many parts of the world due to their adaptability.