Organic Borage Oil
Organic Borage Oil
Borage is a wildflower commonly known as "starflower". The flowers has five triangular pointed petals with colors from pink to light blue. The plant is found in almost all parts of the world but origins were traced from Europe and North Africa particularly in Syria. It has been used as a medicinal herb for centuries and most of its benefits can be derived from its seeds. The secret in the borage plant lies in its oil extracted from the seeds. Research shows that the oil has the richest known source of gamma - linoleic acid (GLA), a known omega- 6 fatty acid that the body converts to a hormone - like substance called prostaglandin E1 (PGE1). PGE1 has an anti - inflammatory property that are helpful for thinning blood and blood vessel dilatation. This in effect is good in bodys blood circulation and over all health condition. Other sources of GLA include Black Currant Oils, and Evening Prim Rose Oil, but Borage Oil contains 5% more GLA compared to Black Currant Oils and two times more … [Read More...]
Eczema Remedy
If you are bothered by eczema or dermatitis, consider giving borage oil a chance to reduce or eliminate your symptoms. Eczema is a general term for several types of inflammation of the skin that typically lasts longer than just a few days. Eczema is also called dermatitis and can produce symptoms ranging from redness and flaking to itching and blistering or cracking. Eczema is generally considered to be caused by the same processes that lead to other types of allergy symptoms, but it frequently does not respond to treatment with traditional allergy medicines. Fortunately, borage oil is a natural product that may help heal and prevent eczema. Although borage oil does not work for everyone, scientific studies have proven that it can be useful for some people in reducing the symptoms of eczema. Borage oil rarely produces side effects and is considered safe for use as a nutritional supplement. Borage oil comes from the seeds of the borage plant (Borago officinalis). It is native … [Read More...]
Anti Inflammatory
Borage oil is also known as borage seed oil or starflower oil. It is extracted from borage plant seeds. It is found in North America, Africa and Europe and is a good source of polyunsaturated long-chain fatty acid. Polyunsaturated fats are healthier than saturated fats. Borage oil is also a good source of important fatty acids known as omega 3 and omega 6 fats, which the human body cannot manufacture. This fat is also very high in calories and people trying to lose weight should not use it too much. Borage Oil Ingredients Borage oil consists of GLA or gamma linolenic acid, which is a fatty acid. The human body converts it to a substance that resembles hormones and is known as PGE1 or prostaglandin E1. This element is used as an antithrombotic and anti-inflammatory by the body, since it has blood thinning properties and dilates the vessels. Borage oil is the richest naturally occurring GLA source and contains almost 20-26 % of this fatty acid. Borage Oil … [Read More...]
