What is borneol?

Borneol, also known as orange, moxa,etc., is a colorless, transparent or white, translucent, flaky, crisp crystal. It is a herbal extract. It has a fresh aroma, a spicy, cool taste, and is highly volatile. Borneol is mainly processed from the resin of the Dipterocarpaceae plant borneol, and can also be synthesized by chemical methods such as camphor and turpentine. Natural borneol is mainly made from the fresh branches and leaves of the Lauraceae plant borneol camphor, or the fresh stems and leaves of the Asteraceae plant Blumea balsamina, through steam distillation and recrystallization. Borneol is easily soluble in ethanol, chloroform or ether, but almost insoluble in water. Synthetic borneol and natural borneol have slightly different properties, but both have similar medicinal values. Regarding technology, we often use natural borneol, which can be used in various fields such as medicine and cosmetics.

What are the effects of borneol?

1. Clearing away heat and detoxifying: Borneol is cool, can clear away heat and detoxify, and has a good alleviation effect on symptoms such as fever, upper respiratory tract infection, sore throat, etc. Its pungent and cooling properties can neutralize heat toxins in the body, thereby reducing inflammation and pain.
2. Analgesic and anti-itching: Borneol has significant analgesic and anti-itching effects and can be used to relieve discomforts such as oral ulcers and skin itching. Its volatile components can stimulate nerve endings and reduce pain. It also has a good anti-itching effect on skin diseases such as mosquito bites and eczema.
3. Refreshing and awakening: Borneol can refresh the mind and stimulate the nervous system, allowing the patient to regain consciousness. In cases of heat stroke, fainting, etc., borneol can be used in conjunction with other drugs to revive the mind.
4. Antiseptic and myogenic: When used externally, borneol can be antiseptic and myogenic. For some skin ulcers, burns, scalds and other wounds, it can promote wound healing and prevent infection. Its antibacterial ingredients help keep wounds clean and accelerate tissue repair.
5. Calms the nerves and aids sleep: Borneol also has a calming effect and can be used to relieve anxiety, insomnia and other emotional and sleep problems. Its volatile components can regulate the nervous system, calm the mind and improve sleep quality.

How to use it?

1. Pharmaceutical raw materials: Borneol is widely used in the pharmaceutical field and can be used to make various Chinese patent medicines and external medicines.
2. Cosmetic raw materials: The fragrance and volatility of borneol make it a common raw material in the cosmetics industry. It can be used to make perfumes, skin care products, etc.
3. Food industry: Borneol can also be used in the food industry as an edible flavoring. It can improve the taste and quality of food.
4. Daily health care: Borneol can also be used in daily health care to refresh the mind and relieve stress, such as making aromatherapy, essential oils, etc.