Is the aroma of camphor wood harmful to humans?

Because the scent contains toxic and harmful substances that may affect physical health. Camphor wood contains components such as camphor, alkenes, and camphene, among which camphor is a toxic and harmful substance. Prolonged exposure may lead to allergic reactions such as skin rashes, itchiness, and chest tightness. After prolonged inhalation, patients may also suffer from chronic poisoning, inducing symptoms such as fatigue and abnormal sleep. Therefore, it is generally not recommended to inhale the scent of camphor wood. To avoid the aforementioned situations, personal protection should be taken in daily life to avoid prolonged exposure to camphor wood. Meanwhile, good living habits should be cultivated, with appropriate outdoor exercise, and daily care should be taken to prevent the induction of other symptoms. If symptoms of camphor wood poisoning occur, it is necessary to go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible and relieve the symptoms through oxygen inhalation and intravenous infusion under the guidance of a doctor. If there are other symptoms, treatment should be followed as prescribed by the doctor, which is beneficial for disease recovery and to avoid affecting physical health. If other symptoms occur during treatment, it is necessary to go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible and receive treatment under the guidance of a doctor to avoid the occurrence of other diseases.