Pure Borage Oil (Borago officinalis) Benefits Borage Oil owes its healing power to the presence of essential fatty acids, the most important of which is GLA, an omega-6 fatty acid. (While borage Oil is often used interchangeably with evening primrose Oil, ounce for ounce, Borage Oil boasts more than twice as much GLA.) Once processed by the body, GLA is converted into hormone like substances that can either block inflammation or promote it. In Borage Oil, the GLA seems to calm inflammation overall, making it an attractive treatment option for arthritis and other inflammatory conditions.Relieve the discomforts of PMS and endometriosis. By interfering with the production of inflammatory substances called prostaglandins which are released during menstruation, the GLA in Borage Oil may help ease related cramping and pain. Reduce the symptoms of eczema and psoriasis.Clear up acne and rosacea. Astringent substances in borage called tannins may also help by tightening skin.Combat damage from multiple sclerosis. Ease cough and soothe throat disorders. Treat Alzheimer’s-related memory deficiencies. By boosting the transmission of nerve impulses, Borage Oil may be valuable in treating this progressive brain disorder.Reduce stress and high blood pressure.Nourish nails, scalp, and hair. Treat gout.Counter impotence and female infertilityBorage may also be useful in the treatment of osteoporosis. Fish Oil plus borage seed Oil has shown improvement in bone density in a study of elderly osteoporotic women. A review of trials of GLA for impaired nerve function in diabetics concluded that GLA may hold promise for treatment of diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage). Information is limited for the use of Borage in these medical conditions.Borage Oil has been shown to be very effective in treating the redness, inflammation, and moisture loss associated with dry skin.
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