Borneol Essential Oil
Borneol is a member of the family Dipterocarpaceae a species of mainly tropical lowland rainforest trees with two-winged fruits. Native to Sumatra and Borneo. Many are large forest emergent species, typically reaching heights of 40-70 m tall, with the tallest known living specimen over 85 m tall. The species of this family are of major importance in the timber trade. Their distribution is pantropical, from northern South America to Africa, the Seychelles, India, Indochina and Malaysia, with the greatest diversity and abundance in western Malaysia. Some species are now endangered as a result of overcutting and extensive illegal logging. They provide valuable woods, aromatic essential oils, balsam, resins and as a source for plywood.
| Adulteration: | Very little if any borneol is presently available, almost all is synthetic. |
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Properties, Indications
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Properties: Used as a stimulant to the adrenal cortex.(1)
Indicated for: Adrenal weakness, fainting and externally on abscess, herpes, ringworm and boils.(1)
Uses: Among the Malayan and Chinese populations of the Far East, Borneo Camphor is highly esteemed for embalming and ceremonial purposes.(1)
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| Toxicity: | LD50 - (oral) rat >g/kg; (dermal) rabbit >g/kg.
Irritation/Sensitisation - not known
Phototoxicity - Nil reported |
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