Borneol

terpenoid · nervous · Oral · Inhaled

Borneol, a terpenoid. Bicyclic monoterpene alcohol with a camphoraceous-piney aroma; found in cannabis, rosemary, Artemisia, and used in TCM for pain/anxiety.…

Bicyclic monoterpene alcohol with a camphoraceous-piney aroma; found in cannabis, rosemary, Artemisia, and used in TCM for pain/anxiety. (+)-Borneol potentiates GABA activity directly at recombinant GABA-A receptors and reduces anxiety-/fear-related behavior in mice (potentiation reported qualitatively, no constant). Cited in entourage-effect framing.

PubChem CID 64685.

Sources: PMID:29223397