Effects and Functions of Borneol

Borneol is a processed product of Borneol resin, a plant of Borneol family. It tastes pungent, bitter, cool and nontoxic. It has the effects of inducing resuscitation, relieving depression, removing nebula, improving eyesight, relieving swelling and relieving pain. It is used to treat fever, dizziness, cold and cold. It is used to treat phlegm heat internal closure, summer heat sudden syncope, infantile convulsion, etc., often combined with musk and bezoar, such as Angong Niuhuang Pill. For cold syndrome, it is often used together with Styrax and Benzoin, such as Styrax Pill. This product has fragrance and similar effect to musk, but its effect is slightly inferior. It is often used together with musk. For red eye pain, it is effective when it is used alone. It can also be made into eye medicine with calamine and borax, such as Eight Treasures Eye Medicine. It is used for sore throat and sore mouth. It is often ground with borax and cinnabar and blown into the affected area, such as Bingpeng Powder. it can be use with bezoar and calamine, such as Babao Dan, or with dragon's blood and frankincense, such as Shengji powder; it can be use with sesame oil to make ointment for external use.