Funfact

Camphor

Camphor comes from the camphor laurel tree (Cinnamomum camphora) which produces a solid substance in the form of white and slightly transparent wax with a distinctive and strong aroma. For centuries, camphor has been used as a component of incense, medicine, beauty and rituals and has long been listed in the journal of world explorers. It is called camphor because this commodity comes from Barus, one of the areas in Central Tapanuli, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Ptolemaeus in his work Geography recorded that there is a fragrance originating from five islands called "Barousai".