Borneol Oil

Borneol Oil

Borneol is a bicyclic organic compound and a terpene. It is a component of many essential oils, and it is a natural insect repellent.

Borneol oil is extracted from the Dipterocarpaceae family of lowland rainforest trees species native to Borneo and Sumatra. Borneo oil is also referred to as Borneo camphor, Sumatra camphor and Malayan camphor. This essential oil has been traditionally used for ritual purposes and as a remedy for plague and infectious diseases.

Borneol oil is effective in treating:

Stomach problems;
Bowel complaints;
Coughs, bronchitis, flu;
Dehydration;
Bruises, cuts, wounds, boils;
Psoriasis;
Mouth sores, throat infection, ear infection;
Rheumatism, muscle and joint pain;
Digestive and circulatory issues;
Swollen hands and feet;
Insect bites and stings.

Borneol oil is effective in treating:

Stomach problems;
Bowel complaints;
Coughs, bronchitis, flu;
Dehydration;
Bruises, cuts, wounds, boils;
Psoriasis;
Mouth sores, throat infection, ear infection;
Rheumatism, muscle and joint pain;
Digestive and circulatory issues;
Swollen hands and feet;
Insect bites and stings.

It is an effective agent for repelling insects, opening blocked orifices, and easing heat-related syndromes. Today, it is also being used in the manufacture of fragrances, soaps, varnish and ink.

Pro tips: Add 10 drops of Borneo oil to a 1 ounce of unscented carrier oil or lotion and massage your tired and sore muscles with it.