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where, as in China, Camphor-wood trunks and boxes 
are valued as resisting the termites, or ‘‘ white ants.” 
Camphor is also obtained from Laurus camphora, a tree 
found wild in Formosa, and it also exists in the 
Common Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis).  Anti- 
spasmodic. 
Cananga odorata, ‘‘Chaulmangra oil,” ‘‘ Macasser oil,” etc. 
Camphora (Laurus) officinarum (Chinese Camphor Tree). 
The ‘incense tree” (Canarium sp.), from which is con- 
stantly exuding the gum which forms the chief in- 
gredient in incense, is common enoughin Uganda. In 
this part of Africa, when a house or room becomes 
musty, and it is desired to fumigate it and scent it 
pleasantly, the process is simple enough—a native 
servant is sent out, and at a very short distance from 
the house he is pretty certain to come across an incense 
tree, from which he scrapes off the exuded gum, and, 
returning, places it on heated charcoal, when an odour 
more agreeable than that of incense at once arises, and 
rapidly scents the whole house. 
Canella (Canella alba) produces an aromatic bark. 
Caraway (Carum carui).—Seeds used in confectionery, 
and yield aromatic essential oil. 
Cardamon (iettaria cardamom).—Seeds used as a 
stimulant, or to chew after smoking, or they yield an 
essential oil. 
Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus). 
Carolinian Allspice (Calycanthus floridus).—Both dark and 
fresh flowers are agreeably fragrant, but the old and 
decaying flowers smell like sour beer. 
Cassia Clove (Dicypelium aromaticum).—The sweet bark 
is used sparingly. 
Cedar.— Juniperus bermudiana and various species of the 
genus Cedrela, of which cigar-boxes are often made. 
The timber of Cedrus Liban, ‘‘ Cedar of Lebanon,” is 
only of use for building cabinet-work or fuel. 
