Camphor is a waxy, flammable, white or transparent solid with a strong aromatic odor. Its chemical formula is C10H16O. It is used for its scent in cooking, as an embalming agent and medicine, and in some religious ceremonies. Camphor was once used to embalm human remains but was replaced by formaldehyde in the early 1900s due to health risks like toxicity to the respiratory system, skin, eyes and nervous system with repeated or prolonged exposure. It is also used to repel moths and snakes, in some foods and desserts due to its antimicrobial properties, and for its fumes to prevent rust. Hindus burn camphor in religious ceremonies and it is also burnt in