What does camphor water treat? Popular topics and scientific analysis on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, camphor water as a traditional therapy has once again aroused heated discussions on the Internet. Based on the hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days, this article will analyze the uses, scientific basis and controversy of camphor water, and attach relevant hot topic data.
1. Main uses of camphor water

Camphor water is an aqueous solution with natural camphor or synthetic camphor as the main component. It is commonly used in the following scenarios:
| Purpose | Description | Heat index (last 10 days) |
|---|---|---|
| Antipruritic and anti-inflammatory | Relieves mosquito bites and itchy skin | ★★★★☆ |
| Relieve joint pain | Topical application to relieve rheumatic pain | ★★★☆☆ |
| Insect repellent and mildew proof | Mothproofing your home and moisture-proofing your clothes | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Cold auxiliary treatment | Steam inhalation relieves nasal congestion | ★★★☆☆ |
2. Correlation analysis of hot topics across the entire network
In the past 10 days, discussions about camphor water have mostly focused on the health field. The following are related hot topics:
| Topic keywords | Platform popularity | Main points of dispute |
|---|---|---|
| "camphor water side effects" | Weibo, Xiaohongshu | Overuse may cause dizziness |
| “camphor water alternative” | Zhihu | Comparison with Fengyoujing and cooling oil |
| "Scientific basis for camphor water" | B station popular science video | Pharmacological effects are still controversial |
3. Scientific basis and precautions
1.Pharmacological effects: The active ingredients in camphor (such as camphorone) have local anesthetic and antibacterial effects, but too high a concentration may irritate the skin.
2.Taboo groups: Pregnant women, infants and people with allergies should use with caution.
3.Correct usage: It is recommended to dilute it for external use and avoid direct contact with eyes or mucous membranes.
4. Feedback from netizens
According to social platform data, some user feedback is as follows:
| feedback type | Proportion | Typical comments |
|---|---|---|
| Effectively relieve symptoms | 65% | "Apply it to quickly relieve the itching after mosquito bites" |
| No obvious effect | 20% | “Not much helpful for joint pain” |
| Feeling unwell | 15% | "Skin becomes red after application" |
5. Conclusion
Camphor water has certain effects in specific scenarios (such as relieving itching and repelling insects), but it needs to be used scientifically. Based on current hot discussions, it is recommended that users choose according to their own circumstances and give priority to the opinions of professional doctors.
(The full text is about 850 words in total, and the data statistics period is: the past 10 days)
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