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.
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| Botanical Name: | Dryobalanops aromatica Gaertner f. |
| Family: | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Synonyms: | Dryobalanops camphora Borneo camphor, East Indian camphor, baros camphor, Sumatra camphor, Malayan camphor, Kapur |
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| Parts Used: | Wood |
| Extraction Method: | Steam Distillation |
| Appearance: | Water white to viscous black liquid |
| Aroma Description: | Sassafras-like, camphorous |
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| Consistancy: | Thin to thick |
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| Historical Uses: | In the East is considered a powerful remedy against plague and infectious diseases, stomach and bowel complaints, also used for ritual purposes. |
| Modern Uses: | Useful for treating cuts and bruises, rheumatism, bronchitis and coughs, and a good insect repellent. Used for making varnish and inks in Japan and China and as a fragrance for soaps. |
| Cautions: | Non toxic, non sensitizing, possible dermal irritant in large doses. |
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