Menthol CamphorBorneol oil Content For Bath And Aromatherapy

Borneol is one of the many terpenes found within the cannabis plant, and it also naturally occurs in ginger, camphor, thyme, and rosemary. Terpenes appear in all plants, giving rise to their scents, taste, and in some cases, color.

In the cannabis plant, terpenes are responsible for each strain’s varied taste and smell. Strains containing Borneol tend to have a woody menthol smell, similar to camphor. It’s also included in many essential oils and perfume products.

Borneol can be derived from tapping the Borneo camphor (Dryobalanops aromatica) of the Teak tree family. The substance removed from the tree is then cooled and hardens into a clear crystal that can be used. The substances d-borneol and l-borneol are both found in nature.

However, the bulk of Borneol produced now is synthetic, either from turpentine or reduction of camphor. This synthetic version is crushed into a powder for use.