what is spirits of camphor used for
Camphor spirit is a solution of alcohol and camphor, a strong-smelling compound found in a specific species of native Asian trees. Camphor spirit -- also known as spirit of camphor -- is used by many alternative medicine practitioners to treat a number of ailments, internally and externally.owever, the use of camphor spirit may be linked to a number of side effects and should not be used without a doctor's consent by people with certain medical conditions. Spirit of camphor is not approved by health care professionals as a scientifically viable treatment for any medical condition.