Terpenes A Closer Look at Borneol

Terpenes A Closer Look at Borneol

Terpenes A Closer Look at Borneol is part of the discussion that terpenes play in cannabis.

Borneol is the terpene found in mint, rosemary, camphor, ginger, sage, thyme, tarragon, nutmeg, turmeric, cardamom, sunflowers as well as in some types of cannabis.

The aroma is spicy, minty and earthy.

The Potential Medical Benefits of Borneol

It  has been used in Chinese herbal medicine for 1000’s of years. Today the terpene is used to relieve certain kinds of pain, facilitate digestion, improve blood circulation, and is used help treat respiratory diseases.

The list of benefits is quite substantial.  It is known as a powerful pain fighter minus the sedative qualities. Studies suggest that it could be a more effective topical anesthetic than lidocaine.

Borneol has anti-anxiety properties and may help decrease stress.

As it is an anticoagulant it may help prevent strokes and improves blood circulation. This is beneficial to heart health. It also possesses anti-inflammatory properties.

Borneol is one of terpenes that insects and parasites do not like. The aroma given off is part of the cannabis plant’s natural defense against predators and pests. This makes it perfect as a natural insect repellant.

Also a with antibacterial, anti-fungal properties and an antioxidant it is a power house of a terpene.

Vaporizing Borneol

As discussed in the Cannabis Consumption Methods and Understanding Terpenes post we discuss vaporizing. It is the method of smoking dried flower in a dried flower vaporizer. You can set the temperature to the perfect setting to get the most of the terpenes in your cannabis.

Vaporize Borneol at 415F.

Cannabis That Contain Borneol:

  • Golden Haze
  • Amnesia Haze
  • K13
  • OG Kush
  • GSC (formerly Girl Scout Cookies)
  • Sour Diesel
  • Purple Haze

Quick Summary

  • vaporize at 415F
  • found in: mint, rosemary, camphor, ginger, sage, thyme, tarragon, nutmeg, turmeric, cardamom, sunflowers, cannabis
  • has been fundamental in Chinese medicine for 1000’s of years
  • aroma is spicy, minty, earthy
  • anti-inflammatory
  • topical pain reliever
  • anticoagulant
  • aides with digestive issues
  • improves circulation
  • decreases stress
  • anti-anxiety
  • analgesic
  • antibacterial
  • anti-fungal
  • antioxidant
  • bronchodilator
  • reduces fever

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