Borneol Crystals (Bing Pian / Borneolum Syntheticum) — Menthol-Rich Aromatic Herb for TCM Blends

Borneol Crystals (Borneolum Syntheticum), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Bīng Piàn (冰片) and also called Long Nao (龙脑) or Menthol Ice (薄荷冰), are crystalline aromatic shards traditionally prized as an awakening, orifice-opening, and heat-clearing herb. Its nature is acrid, bitter, and slightly cold, making it a light yet penetrating substance used in TCM to open the sensory orifices, clear heat, and revive the spirit. Closely related to menthol and peppermint camphor, Bing Pian is a classic aromatic ingredient in herbal blends, topical preparations, and traditional aromatic formulas.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional orifice-opening aromatic herb
• Crystalline Bing Pian / Long Nao form
• Menthol-rich, cooling aromatic profile
• Food-herb grade, naturally sun-dried
• 500g bulk pack for blending and decoction

Quality & Sensory

Each batch presents as translucent to white crystalline shards with a bright, glassy luster and a clean, dry texture. The aroma is intensely cooling, camphoraceous, and mint-like, rising quickly when the crystals are exposed to air. When dissolved in warm water or decocted with other herbs, Bing Pian releases a sharp, refreshing, slightly bitter-cool sensation that lingers on the palate and clears the senses.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Aromatic herbal tea and decoction blends
• Traditional TCM formula ingredient
• Cooling herbal foot soak and bath preparations
• Aromatic sachets and herbal pouches
• External herbal compress and topical blends

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Bing Pian is added in small amounts to decoctions and aromatic formulas to open the sensory orifices, clear heat, and revive mental clarity. It is a classic companion to herbs such as musk, calculus bovis, and coptis in traditional aromatic formulas, and is often included in cooling teas, summer decoctions, and external herbal washes. In daily life, it appears in aromatic sachets, foot soak blends, and cooling herbal preparations where its bright, penetrating aroma is valued.

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