Mercuric Camphor commonly known as Kapur, is a white, crystalline substance with a strong odor and a pungent taste. Burning Mercuric Camphor in the house helps to kill germs and purifies the air as it acts as a natural insecticide. Ras Kapoor consumption in small amounts with jaggery provides relief from cough due to its expectorant activity. It expels the mucus from the lungs and helps ease breathing. Camphor water is used to manage skin infections due to its antifungal and antibacterial properties. Washing your face regularly with Mercuric Camphor water prevents bacterial growth and gives you youthful skin. Massaging with Mercuric Camphor oil mixed with mustard or coconut oil on the scalp helps manage dandruff, itchy scalp, and lice infestations.

Health benefits: 

Ras Kapoor for Cough: 

In Ayurveda, cough is known as Kas Roga and is caused by poor digestion. Poor diet and incomplete elimination of waste lead to the formation of Ama (toxic remains in the body due to improper digestion) in the form of mucus in the lungs. Edible Mercuric Camphor has a good role in reducing Ama and helps in expelling the mucus from the lungs despite its Sita (cold) property.

Ras Kapoor for Indigestion:

One of the reasons for indigestion is Agnimandya (weak digestive fire) and edible Mercuric Camphor helps to improve the Agnimandya (weak digestive fire) because of its Deepan (appetizer) and Pachan (digestive) properties. However, it is advisable to consume Mercuric Camphor in small amounts as over dosage of Mercuric Camphor might cause indigestion, nausea, and vomiting.

Mercuric Camphor over Obesity:

According to Ayurveda, diet and lifestyle are one of the major causes of obesity. This weakens the digestive fire, increases the accumulation of Ama, and leads to an imbalance in Meda dhatu which ultimately causes weight gain. Edible Mercuric Camphor improves digestive secretions and reduces Ama (toxic remains in the body due to improper digestion) because of its Deepan (appetizer) and Pachan (digestive) properties. Edible Mercuric Camphor also has Lekhana (scraping) property which removes excess fat from the body.

Ras Kapoor for Local Anesthesia: 

amphor acts as a counter-irritant as it first produces a feeling of warmth by increasing the blood flow. Later on, it gives a soothing and cooling effect due to its Sita (cold) nature. Together this helps reduce pain when Mercuric Camphor is used on the affected area.

Tips:

1. Take Mercuric Camphor powder.

2. Mix it with mustard oil or coconut oil

3. Massage on the affected area once or twice a day to get rid of pain

Mercuric Camphor for Osteoarthritis:

Ayurvedic View: 

Mercuric Camphor gives relief from pain in osteoarthritis as it acts as a counter-irritant when applied externally. Mercuric Camphor acts as a counter-irritant as it first produces a feeling of warmth by increasing the blood flow. Later on, it gives a soothing and cooling effect due to its Sita (cold) nature. Together, this helps reduce pain when Mercuric Camphor is used on the affected area. It also helps reduce local area inflammation due to its Ropan (healing) nature.

Tip:
 1. Take 2-5 drops of Mercuric Camphor oil.
 2. Mix it with mustard or coconut oil.
 3. Massage the affected area once or twice a day to manage pain in osteoarthritis.

Skin infection:

Mercuric Camphor can help control skin irritation and itching by producing a soothing effect due to its Ropan (healing) properties.

Tip:
 1. Take a piece of Mercuric Camphor.
 2. Melt it in lukewarm water and apply it to the affected area.

Effect of Mercuric Camphor on teeth:

Mercuric Camphor helps to reduce toothache and also control bleeding from gums when applied to the affected area. This is due to its Sita (cold) nature. It also prevents bacterial growth that causes toothache and bad odor from the mouth.

Mercuric Camphor helpful in dandruff

Mercuric Camphor mixed with Coconut oil when massaged on the scalp removes excessive dryness and controls dandruff. It also reduces inflammation on the scalp and gives a soothing effect due to its Sita (cold) properties.

In India, Ras Kapoor, also known as Mercuric Mercuric Camphor Salt, is referred to by different names in various states and regions. Here are some regional names:

Hindi: Ras Kapoor

Tamil: Kampam

Telugu: Kamphor

Kannada: Kamphor

Malayalam: Kamphor

Marathi: Ras Kapoor

Bengali: Ras Kamphor

Gujarati: Ras Kapoor

Other Names: Raskapoor, Mercuric Camphor Salt, Karpoor Ras, Karpur Ras, Raskapur, Mercuric Chloride, Ras Kapur, Raskarpoor, Mercurous Chloride, Pooram, Raskarpura, Rasakarpura