Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Borneol is primarily used in traditional medicine systems, particularly Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), where it is often employed as an aromatic substance to "open the orifices" and enhance the effects of other herbs. Its use for constipation in adults is rooted in these traditional practices rather than modern scientific research. In TCM, borneol is sometimes included in multi-herb formulas intended to address constipation, particularly when it is associated with "heat" or stagnation and when there is a need to promote the movement of Qi and enhance the penetration of other medicinal ingredients. However, there is little to no direct modern clinical evidence supporting borneol’s efficacy as a treatment for constipation. The traditional rationale is more about its general stimulating and aromatic properties, believed to invigorate circulation and clear blockages, rather than any specific laxative or stool-softening effect. Contemporary pharmacological studies have focused mostly on borneol’s neurological, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties, rather than on gastrointestinal motility or constipation. Therefore, while borneol’s use for constipation persists in some traditional contexts, the evidence base supporting this application is very limited and primarily historical or theoretical rather than empirical.

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