Bhismeni Camphor, 100% Natural & Pure, 100gm

Natural, not synthetic. This is camphor from the camphor tree rather than a lab-made substitute, which matters for puja, where offerings are meant to be pure, and for scent, which is cleaner and cooler than the synthetic kind.

Burns clean and complete. Camphor lights easily, burns with a bright flame, and leaves almost no residue, the quality that made it the traditional closing flame of aarti and a symbol of the ego burning away without a trace.

A working supply. One hundred grams in a resealable pouch is enough for months of lamp offerings or a long season of weekly cleansings. Reseal it after each use; camphor slowly evaporates when left open.

• Weight: 100 g
• Shipping weight: about 4.8 oz packaged (per AzureGreen)
• Form: chunks (per AzureGreen)
• Chemical-free natural camphor, per AzureGreen
• Source: Cinnamomum camphora (camphor tree)
• 100 percent natural and pure camphor
• Packaging: resealable pouch

• Natural camphor (Cinnamomum camphora)

Camphor is used in Hindu worship as the flame of aarti: at the close of puja a piece of camphor (karpura) is lit on a plate and circled before the deity, and worshippers pass their hands through the flame and touch their eyes. The camphor burns completely, leaving nothing, which is read as the self dissolving into the divine. It belongs to a living religion whose deeper meaning is best learned from practitioners within it.

Camphor also has a settled place in Hoodoo and botánica practice, where its cool, sharp scent is worked for cleansing and spirit-clearing. A block of camphor set in a glass of water absorbs heavy energy and is thrown out when the water clouds; small pieces are added to cleansing waters, floor washes, and protective bundles. Cunningham lists camphor under the Moon and Water, which fits its cooling, purifying character in eclectic witchcraft as well.

Whichever road brings you to it, camphor asks for the same thing: a clean dish, a small piece, and your full attention while it burns.

1. Set up safely. Place a small piece of camphor on a heat-safe dish or a brass aarti plate, on a surface that will not scorch, in a well-ventilated room, away from curtains, children, and pets.
2. Light it. Camphor catches quickly and burns with a bright flame. Let a small piece burn out on its own, or extinguish it safely with a lid; never leave it unattended.
3. For puja, circle the flame. Offer the flame before the deity in a clockwise motion while reciting the aarti, then pass your hands over the flame and touch your eyes and head.
4. For cleansing, work with water instead. Drop a small piece into a clear glass of water and set it in the room you want cleared. Replace the water when it clouds, pouring the old water outdoors.
5. Store sealed. Close the pouch tightly after each use so the camphor keeps its strength. Beyond that, let the tradition you follow guide the words and the timing.

• Camphor Whole, Set of 16: pre-portioned pieces for practitioners who want a set size per burning.
• Ganesh Incense Sticks by Sree Vani, 15 Pack: incense for the puja the camphor flame closes.
• Gold Ganesha Statue, 5.75 Inches: a home shrine murti to offer the aarti flame before.
• Brass Cone and Resin Incense Burner, 3 Inch: a heat-safe brass dish for burning a small piece.
• Florida Water Cologne, 7.5 oz: the botánica cleansing partner; add a splash to the camphor water glass.

What is Bhimseni camphor?

Bhimseni camphor is a name used in India for natural camphor, as opposed to the synthetic camphor tablets common in shops. This listing is 100 percent natural camphor from the Cinnamomum camphora tree, which burns cleanly and completely. It is sold for puja and for spiritual cleansing, not for eating or applying to the body.

How is camphor used in Hindu puja?

In Hindu puja, camphor is lit on a plate at the close of worship for aarti: the flame is circled before the deity while the aarti is sung, then offered to those present, who pass their hands through it and touch their eyes. The camphor burns away completely, a symbol of the self dissolving into the divine.

How is camphor used in Hoodoo and botánica cleansing?

In Hoodoo and botánica practice, a piece of camphor is placed in a clear glass of water and left in a room to absorb heavy energy; the water is thrown out when it clouds. Camphor is also added to cleansing baths, floor washes, and protection bundles for its sharp, cooling scent and its reputation for clearing spirits.

Is it safe to burn camphor indoors?

Camphor can be burned indoors in small pieces on a heat-safe dish in a well-ventilated room, never left unattended and never near fabric, children, or pets. It flares brightly and burns fast. Do not burn large chunks, and keep a lid nearby to smother the flame if needed. It is not for ingestion.

What is the difference between natural and synthetic camphor?

Natural camphor comes from the camphor tree, Cinnamomum camphora, and burns clean with a cool, woody scent. Synthetic camphor is made from turpentine and is what most cheap tablets are. For puja, natural camphor is preferred because offerings are meant to be pure; for cleansing work, either burns, but natural smells noticeably better.

How should I store camphor?

Store camphor in its resealable pouch, closed tightly, in a cool spot away from heat and sunlight. Camphor sublimates, which means it slowly turns to vapor when exposed to air, so an open pouch loses weight and scent over time. Sealed, 100 grams keeps its strength for a long while.