Camphor/Menthol-based Formulation

**Semantic type:** Organic Chemical|Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A combination preparation containing camphor and menthol with anti-pruritic activity. Camphor, a terpenoid extracted from camphor laurel (Cinnamonum camphora) tree, can be absorbed readily through the skin and produces a cooling feeling similar to that of menthol. This formulation is used to relieve itching and cools irritated skin due to sunburn, dry and itchy skin, poison ivy, poison oak, insect bites, minor cuts, burns and abrasions.

**Synonyms:** - Sarna