Evidence supporting the use of: Borneol
For the health condition: Emotional Sensitivity
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Borneol is a bicyclic monoterpene that has been widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for centuries. In TCM, borneol (often called "Bing Pian") is believed to "open the orifices," clear heat, and resolve toxicity, and is sometimes used in herbal formulas for disturbances of consciousness or emotional imbalance. However, these uses are based on the principles and theories unique to TCM, rather than rigorous scientific validation by modern standards. There is little to no robust clinical or experimental evidence supporting its efficacy for emotional sensitivity specifically, though some animal studies suggest borneol may have sedative or anxiolytic effects. These studies are preliminary and do not directly translate to clear benefits for emotional sensitivity in humans. As such, the rationale for using borneol for emotional sensitivity comes primarily from tradition, not from well-established scientific research, and the strength of evidence supporting this use is low.
Other ingredients used for Emotional Sensitivity
AcaciaAconite
Albizia
amber
Amor seco
Angelica
anise
ashwagandha
basil
bayleaf
betony
blackthorn
Bombax
borneol
bасора
chamomile
commiphora
Coptis chinensis
dodder
dragonhead
European five-finger grass
fennel
Ficus religiosa
forsythia
frankincense
fringed pink
Fuchsia
gastrodia
Greek mountain tea
Indian frankincense
jujube
Kokilaksha
L-theanine
lemongrass
Ligusticum
linalool
Litsea
Lycopodium
magnesium
mallow
Milk
Monkey flower
nut grass
omega-3 fatty acids
passionflower
paw paw
peony
Pulsatilla
Purple Monkeyflower
Rhodiola
rosemary
rue
Sagebrush
Sandy Everlasting
Scleranthus annus
Sensitive Plant
Sesbania
Sete sangrias
Sichuan Lovage
siler root
Southern Tsangshu
Sphaeranthus indicus
Spikenard
St. John's Wort
star of Bethlehem
sweet flag
Sweet Orange alcohol
Valerian root
Vervain
Violet
vitamin B6
Waterhyssop
Winter Begonia
Winter Savory
Yerba buena
zanthoxylum
Zedoary
Zingiberene
Other health conditions supported by borneol
Abdominal PainAcid Indigestion
Angina
Anxiety
Appetite (deficient)
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Canker Sores
Chest Pain
Chills
Circulation (poor)
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Congestion
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (sinus)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cuts
Dandruff
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dizziness
Ear Infection or Earache
Eczema
Edema
Emotional Sensitivity
Energy (lack of)
Eye Infections
Eyes (red or itching)
Fatigue
Fever
Fungal Infections
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
