Gums, Resins & Crystals

Edible Camphor

Name: Edible Camphor
Brand: Herbasense
SKU: HV-CAM-025
Price: 6.49 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (40 reviews)

Cinnamomum camphora

Food-grade Pacha Karpooram crystals

Also known as: Pacha Karpooram, Bhimseni Kapur, Edible Kapoor, Nei Kapooram
Origin: India

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There are two entirely different things sold as camphor, and confusing them is dangerous. The white tablets sold for burning are synthetic camphor, made from turpentine, and they are toxic if eaten. This is the other kind: edible camphor, pacha karpooram, natural Bhimseni kapur crystallised from the camphor laurel and graded food-safe.

In South Indian kitchens and temple kitchens a pinch goes into payasam, kheer, laddus and panakam — a distinctive cooling, mentholated sweetness that nothing else replicates. It is equally the camphor used in puja and aarti, where a clean, sootless flame matters.

A pinch is a genuine pinch: the smallest crumb flavours a whole pan of kheer, and more than that ruins it. Supplied as translucent crystals rather than pressed tablets, which is how you can tell it is the natural grade.

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out of 5 · 40 reviews

Would recommend: 98%
Verified buyers: 34

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12 found this useful

Neha V.Verified

2 weeks ago

Just as my grandmother used

Exactly what I remember from home. The jar seals properly, which is essential for this. The only thing I would change is the packaging — a resealable zip would help.

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Neha V.Verified
2 weeks ago
Just as my grandmother used
Exactly what I remember from home. The jar seals properly, which is essential for this. The only thing I would change is the packaging — a resealable zip would help.
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Imran H.Verified
2 months ago
Great to find a proper source
Exactly what I remember from home. Have already recommended it to two people in my family. Docking a star only because I would like clearer batch dates on the pack.
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Aisha K.Verified
2 months ago
A staple in our house now
A very small amount is enough, so this will last me a long time. The jar seals properly, which is essential for this. Will definitely buy again.
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Fatima Z.Verified
4 weeks ago
Arrived quickly, well packed
Well packed and sealed properly, which matters with this. The jar seals properly, which is essential for this. Pleased I found this shop.
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Grace L.Verified
3 months ago
Repeat buy for me
A very small amount is enough, so this will last me a long time. Works exactly as the traditional preparation is supposed to. Five stars from me.
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Ravi M.Verified
last month
Exactly the traditional grade
The traditional grade, which is surprisingly hard to source in the UK. Have already recommended it to two people in my family. A genuinely good product at a fair price.
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How do I know I'm getting the genuine article?
Rachel M. · 3 weeks ago
- Every lot is identity-checked against a reference sample before packing, and we keep the batch records. If anything about a pack looks off to you, send us a photo and we'll look into that lot.
  HerbasenseOfficial answer· 3 weeks ago
How much should I use at a time?
Meera P. · last month
- Start at the low end of the range on the Dosage tab above and give it time. More isn't better with this one.
  HerbasenseOfficial answer· last month
Can I take this alongside my prescription medication?
Meera P. · 2 months ago
- That isn't something we can answer safely for an individual — herbs can interact with prescription medicines. Please check with your GP or pharmacist first, and show them the ingredient list from this page.
  HerbasenseOfficial answer· 2 months ago
Is the packaging recyclable?
Sofia L. · 3 months ago
- The outer carton is card and goes in with your paper recycling. The inner pouch is kept airtight to protect the contents, so check your local authority's guidance for that part.
  HerbasenseOfficial answer· 3 months ago