Bornyl acetate

Bornyl acetate is part of the terpene ester family and is therefore recognized for its properties:

• Neurotropic antispasmodic
• Calming and sedative
• Antihypertensive
• Anti-inflammatory
• Analgesic

At therapeutic doses, terpene esters do not present toxicity. However, ensure to dilute highly concentrated essential oils containing terpene esters for long-term topical administration on very sensitive skin.

Bornyl acetate is a molecule present in the following essential oils:

• Black spruce (Picea mariana)
• Fir balsam (Abies balsamea)
• Rosemary verbenon (Rosmarinus officinalis)
• Winter savory (Satureja montana)