A CAMPHOR BY-PRODUCT.

Auckland Star, Volume LIV, Issue 71, 23 March 1923, Page 9

A CAMPHOR BY-PRODUCT.

GERMICIDE AND HEALER. Till-; POTEXCY OF '-CAMPIIOS." Advanced education emphasises the value and importance of hygiene, ami ■with tho methods for accomplishing this ever-desirable condition in life conic various materials which in special forms assist in tho culture of cleanliness. Camphor as a substance that defies insects and protects clothing, has earned appreciation for years past as a potent and pleasant germicide, and it is not to he wondered at that from this agency I modern chemistry has created an even more valuable cleanser and deodorant, a by-product with the name of "Camphos." This healthy preparation, which has been submitted to thorough baeterioj logical test, lias been on the Xew ZeaI land market for the, past few years as one of the original (ioto's lines, hut public demand lias warranted its exclusive manufacture and sale. "Camphos," which is imported from the great camphor tree growing country of Formosa, is not. only a virulent germicide thai renders u.-,ers free from infection of any kind, but is non-irritant and harmless, even if taken internally hy mistake. As a skin emollient it lias no peer. Jt is a real healing balm for abrasions on human beings or animals, while vet a fine thing for common skin troubles, especially eczema, for which it is a certain cure. A small quantity used in the washing of children's heads ensures entire freedom from vermin, as well as helping to give the hair lustre. It is freely and wisely valued us a steriliser in first class hairdressing saloons. "Camphos" also makes a fine spray for suppressing garden and orchard pests. It i.s a powerful yet non-poisonous solution of which a little goes a long way, a fact that makes it very economical. "Camphos," in addition to" being deadly on the furniture borer, is hacked liy highest recommendations us a safe preparation for toilet, household and medicinal purposes, whilst it should always be at hand for use on farms. Local bodies also admit its utility in theatres and other public buildings and convcni'.'lices. The proprietary distributors are Messrs. Hunt and Jackson, of 13, Hall of Commerce, Auckland, but "Camphos" is obtainable from all leading stores and chemists.