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Minty-camphorHerbal
Borneol is a cooling, camphor-mint terpene with a long history in traditional medicine. Borneol smells of camphor and mint with a herbal edge, and has been valued in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. It is a minor but distinctive cannabis terpene.
Aroma and character
Borneol is cooling and camphoraceous with minty, herbal and woody notes, sharp and fresh.
What research suggests
Borneol has been studied for analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, and for helping other compounds cross membranes. It has a long traditional-medicine history. Cannabis human data is limited.
Where else it is found
Borneol occurs in camphor, wormwood, rosemary and mugwort.
At a glance
Aroma
Camphor, mint, herbal
Also found in
Camphor, wormwood, rosemary
Reported effects
Analgesic, anti-inflammatory (preclinical)
Notable
Long traditional-medicine use
Character
Cooling, sharp
Note
Effects are largely preclinical and vary by profile and dose.
Continue exploring
Borneol traditional-use and pharmacology literature.
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