Borage seed oil

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Borage seed oil is derived from the seeds of the Borago officinalis (borage). It is used medicinally as an anti-inflammatory, for treating arthritis, as well as certain skin conditions (e.g. atopic dermatitis) and respiratory inflammation.[1] It has one of the highest amounts of gamma-linolenic acid (omega-6) of seed oils - higher than blackcurrant seed oil or evening primrose oil, to which it considered similar. The total fatty acid content of borage oil is:[2]

Fatty acid Percentage
Oleic 8.49%
Linoleic 25.41%
G-linolenic 57.11%
A-linolenic 5.15%
Eicosenoic 3.85%

[edit] References

  1. ^ Borage Seed Oil. from the Medicine Net Web site
  2. ^ Borage Oil. Retrieved on October 9, 2006.
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