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14-September-2008 18:38:44 - camphora Camphor Laurel An ancient camphor tree, estimated to be over 1000 years old, in Japan An ancient camphor tree, estimated to be over 1000 years old, in Japan Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae unranked: Angiosperms unranked: Magnoliids Order: Laurales Family: Lauraceae Genus: Cinnamomum Species: C. camphora Binomial name Cinnamomum camphora L. Sieb. Cinnamomum camphora commonly known as Camphor tree, Camphorwood or camphor laurel is a large evergreen tree that grows up to 20-30 metres tall. The leaves have a glossy, waxy appearance and smell of camphor when crushed. In spring it produces bright green foliage with masses of small white flowers. It produces clusters of black berry-like fruit around one centimetre in diameter. It has a pale bark that is very rough and fissured vertically. Camphor is a white crystalline substance, obtained from the tree Cinnamonum camphora. Camphor has been used for many centuries as a culinary spice, a component of incense and as a medicine. Camphor is also a bug-repellant and a flea-killing substance. Cinnamomum camphora is native to Taiwan, southern Japan, southeast China and Indochina, where it is also cultivated for camphor and timber production. The production and shipment of camphor, in a solid, waxy form, was a major industry in Taiwan prior to and during the Japanese colonial era 1895-1945. It was used medicinally and was also an important ingredient in the production of smokeless gunpowder and celluloid. Primitive stills were set up in the mountainous areas in which the tree is usually found. The wood was chipped; these chips were steamed in a retort, allowing the camphor to crystallize on the inside of a crystallization box, after the vapour had passed through a cooling chamber. It was then scraped off and packed out to government-run factories for processing and sale. Camphor was one of the most lucrative of several important government monopolies under the Japanese. Contents 1 Name in other languages 2 Culinary uses of camphor 3 Camphor laurel in Australia 4 Cultivation4 5 References 6 External links 7 References Name in other languages Pachai Karpooram பசà¯?சை கறà¯?பூரமà¯? in Tamil Name in telugu karpuram,harathi karpuram æ¨Ÿæ ‘ï¼ˆæ¨Ÿæ¨¹ï¼Œpinyin:zhÄ?ngshù） in Chinese. Zhangshu city in Jiangxi provice, China, named after it. Culinary uses of camphor illustration illustration In ancient and medieval Europe, Camphor was widely used as ingredient for sweets but it is now mainly used for medicinal purposes. For example, Camphor was used as a flavoring in confections resembling ice cream in China during the Tang dynasty A.D. 618-907. An Anonymous Andalusian Cookbook of the 13th century contains a recipe for Meat with Apples which is flavored with Camphor and Musk.1 A 13th century recipe for Honeyed Dates is also flavored with Camphor. 2 By the time of the Renaissance, Camphor as a culinary ingredient had fallen into disuse in Europe. Today, Camphor is widely used in cooking mainly for dessert dishes in India where it is known as Pachha Karpooram literally meaning green camphor though Pachha in Tamil can also be translated to mean raw which is Pachha Karpooram's intended meaning. It is widely available at Indian grocery stores and is labeled as Edible Camphor. In Hindu poojas and ceremonies, camphor is burned in a ceremonial spoon for performing aarti. This type of camphor is also sold at Indian grocery stores but it is not suitable for cooking. The only type that should be used for food are those which are labeled as Edible Camphor. The twigs and leaves of the camphor plant are used in the smoking and preparation of Zhangcha duck, a typical banquet and celebratory dish in Szechuan cuisine. Camphor laurel in Australia C camphora in the public Botanic Gardens in Adelaide, South Australia C camphora in the public Botanic Gardens in Adelaide, South Australia Cinnamomum camphora was introduced to Australia in 1822 as an ornamental tree for use in gardens and public parks, and is commonly called Camphor laurel there. It has become a weed throughout Queensland and northern New South Wales where it is suited to the wet, subtropical climate. It has been declared a noxious weed in many parts of Queensland and New South Wales3. Its massive and spreading root systems disrupt urban drainage and sewerage systems and degrade river banks. Its leaves have a very high carbon content, which damages water quality and freshwater fish habitats when they fall into streams and rivers. The camphor content of the leaf litter helps prevent other plants from germinating successfully, helping to ensure the camphor's success against any potentially competing vegetation, and the seeds are attractive to birds and pass intact through the digestive system, ensuring rapid distribution. Camphor laurel invades pastures, and also competes against eucalyptus trees which are the sole food source of koalas, which are endangered in many parts of eastern Australia. Cultivation4 Propagate by seed. USDA Hardiness Zone5 9B through 11. Camphor trees grow in full sun to partial shade. They tolerate clay, loam, sand, slightly alkaline to acidic soils, and drought. They need to be well drained or they may suffer from root rot. References ^ An Anonymous Andalusian Cookbook of the 13th century Translated Charles Perry, taken from Cariadoc¹s Miscellany ^ In A Caliph's Kitchen by David Waines ^ Noxious weed declaration for NSW ^ E.F. Gilman D.G. Watson Fact Sheet ST-167 Cinnamomum Camphora Nov. 1993 ^ USDA Hardiness Zone External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Cinnamomum camphora Camphor laurel fact sheet - Produced by the Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries Campaign to stop the spread of camphor laurels in Australia v d e Herbs and spices Herbs Angelica Basil Basil, holy Basil, Thai Bay leaf Boldo Bolivian Coriander Borage Chervil Chives Cicely Coriander leaf cilantro Cress Curry leaf Dill Elsholtzia ciliata Epazote Eryngium foetidum long coriander Hemp Hoja santa Houttuynia cordata giấp cá Hyssop Lavender Lemon balm Lemon grass Lemon verbena Limnophila aromatica rice paddy herb Lovage Marjoram Mint Mitsuba Oregano Parsley Perilla shiso Rosemary Rue Sage Savory Sorrel Tarragon Thyme Vietnamese coriander rau răm Woodruff Spices Ajwain bishop's weed Aleppo pepper Allspice Amchur mango powder Anise Aromatic ginger Asafoetida Camphor Caraway Cardamom Cardamom, black Cassia Cayenne pepper Celery seed Chenpi Chili Cinnamon Clove Coriander seed Cubeb Cumin Cumin, black Dill dill seed Fennel Fenugreek Fingerroot krachai Galangal, greater Galangal, lesser Garlic Ginger Golpar Grains of Paradise Grains of Selim Horseradish Juniper berry Liquorice Mace Mahlab Malabathrum tejpat Mustard, black Mustard, brown Mustard, white Nigella kalonji Nutmeg Paprika Peppercorn black, green white Pepper, long Pepper, Brazilian Pepper, Peruvian Pomegranate seed anardana Poppy seed Saffron Sarsaparilla Sassafras Sesame Sichuan pepper huÄ?jiÄ?o, sansho Star anise Sumac Tasmanian pepper Tamarind Tonka bean Turmeric Vanilla Wasabi Zedoary Zest Herb and spice mixtures Adjika Advieh Afghan spice rub Baharat Berbere Bouquet garni Buknu Chaat masala Chaunk Chili powder Crab boil Curry powder Fines herbes Five-spice powder Garam masala Garlic salt Harissa Herbes de Provence Jerk spice Khmeli suneli Lemon pepper Masala Mitmita Mixed spice Old Bay Seasoning Panch phoron Persillade Pumpkin pie spice Qâlat Daqqa Quatre épices Ras el hanout Recado rojo Sharena sol Shichimi Tabil Tandoori masala Za'atar Lists of herbs and spices List of Australian herbs and spices Chinese herbs List of Indian spices List of culinary herbs and spices Related topics Marinating Spice rub References ^ An Anonymous Andalusian Cookbook of the 13th century Translated Charles Perry, taken from Cariadoc¹s Miscellany ^ In A Caliph's Kitchen by David Waines ^ Noxious weed declaration for NSW ^ E.F. 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