Borneol (龙脑)¶
Claim & Evidence¶
Claim: 龙脑 (lóngnǎo) is a Chinese botanical incense ingredient — borneol (Dryobalanops aromatica d-borneol; Blumea balsamifera l-borneol; plus synthetic) — with an aroma profile of camphoraceous, cooling, minty, woody.
Evidence sources:
| Source | Type | Evidence level | Accessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blumea balsamifera in Flora of China | botanical | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
| Dryobalanops aromatica on GBIF | taxonomy | Tier 2 — Academic / Museum / Institutional | 2026-09-20 |
Attributes¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 龙脑 |
| Pinyin | lóngnǎo |
| Scientific name | Dryobalanops aromatica (d-borneol); Blumea balsamifera (l-borneol); synthetic borneol |
| Type | ingredient |
| Aroma | camphoraceous, cooling, minty, woody |
| Category | Resins |
Relationships¶
| Type | Related entity |
|---|---|
| category | Resins |
| aroma | Woody |
| comparison | Borneol |
| related | Sweetgum |
| related | Pine Resin |
Main Site¶
Read the full article: Borneol on IncenseHerbs
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