Abstract
Classical Ayurvedic Texts refer to the use of Kapur in many Ayurvedic Medicines. Ayurvedic Pharmacopo eia of India records Natural Camphor obtained during steam distillation of the leaves and barks of Cinnamomum camphora as the correct variety to be used in different Ayurvedic Formulations. Dravyaguna vijnana by Dr. J. L. N. Sastry recognises the presence of different types of Camphor. Dr. K. M. Nadkarni ’s Indian Materia Medica records three varieties of Camphor. At present in India two varieties of Camphor are used for the manufacture of Ayurveda Medicines . Both have camphor like smell and sublimes on heat ing. B oth varieties of Camphor were subjected to Physico chemical, Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) and GCMS Studies. It was observed that one variety known as “Chooda Karpura” is chemically Camphor and the other variety called “ Pacha Karpura” is chemically Borneol.
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