How to Use Camphor Safely at Home: Aarti, Kapur Dani and Storage

Camphor has been part of Indian worship for generations, and a little care makes it both safer and longer lasting. Here are the practical rules our team at Swastik Camphor follows and recommends.

• Place one or two tablets on a metal aarti plate or a camphor stand, never directly on wood, cloth or paper.
• Light the tip of the tablet with a match or from a diya, keeping sleeves, dupattas and hair away from the flame.
• Hold the plate level while you perform aarti so the burning camphor does not slide off.
• Let the camphor burn out completely on the plate before you put the plate away.

• Follow the instructions from the diffuser's maker. Electric diffusers usually warm the camphor gently instead of burning it.
• Start with a few pieces; a small amount is enough to scent a room.
• Keep the diffuser in a ventilated room, away from curtains and out of reach of children and pets.

Children: camphor is harmful if swallowed, even in small amounts. Store it where children cannot reach it, and never let them handle burning camphor.

Pets: keep camphor jars and lit plates away from pets.

People with asthma or other breathing problems may find strong camphor fumes irritating, so use camphor in a well-ventilated room.

If anyone swallows camphor, contact a doctor or go to the nearest hospital immediately.

Camphor slowly turns from solid to vapour at room temperature. That is why an open jar loses weight and fragrance over time.

• Close the lid tightly after every use.
• Store camphor in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, stoves and lit diyas.
• Use a refill pouch to top up your jar instead of leaving loose camphor exposed.

• Heat-proof plate or stand
• Nothing flammable nearby
• Flame never left unattended
• Jar closed and stored out of children's reach
• Camphor tablets are for pooja and external use only, not for eating

If you have a question about using Swastik camphor, call or WhatsApp us on +91 7416886881 or write to shop@online.swastikcamphor.in. Our FAQ also answers common questions on delivery, returns and bulk orders.