[Research progress of natural borneol resources]

Area of Science:

• Ethnobotany
• Pharmacology
• Plant Science

Background:

• Natural borneol is a vital traditional Chinese medicine with documented resuscitation, antipyretic, and analgesic properties.
• Its applications span medicine, perfumery, and the chemical industry, highlighting its economic and therapeutic significance.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the current distribution of natural borneol plant resources.
• To assess the status of natural borneol cultivation practices.
• To summarize recent molecular biological research on natural borneol.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of scientific databases for distribution and cultivation data.
• Analysis of published research on molecular biology of borneol-producing plants.
• Synthesis of findings to identify research gaps and opportunities.

Main Results:

• Identified key geographical regions for natural borneol resources.
• Evaluated existing cultivation techniques and their effectiveness.
• Highlighted advancements in understanding the molecular mechanisms related to borneol production.

Conclusions:

• Natural borneol faces supply challenges, necessitating further research into sustainable cultivation and resource management.
• Molecular research provides a basis for improving borneol yield and quality.
• This review offers insights for future research and industrial applications of natural borneol.