Borage oil comes from the seeds of the Borago. The oil is used to treat skin conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis and eczema, as well as Diabetes, ADHD and premenstrual syndrome.
The borage plant is characterised by having star-shaped flowers and this has led to it being commonly known by the name of starflower. This name is also given to an oil which is extracted from the plant's seeds. It follows that borage oil and starflower oil are two names for the same substance.
Borage isn't cortizone, but helps your body to produce its own cortizone by stimulating the adrenal gland. To get the benefit of borage, you would consume it in a tea or infusion.
Starflower oil is from the seeds of the borage plant (Borago Officinalis).
Country borage leaf
Omega-6 essential fatty acids including gamma linolenic acid.
Starflower oil, also known as borage oil, is extracted from the Borago officinalis plant. This oil is the richest natural source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which is vital for hormone regulation.
indian borage
Infusion: Make a tea with 2 oz. of fresh leaves, let steep for 10 minutes, drink 3 times a day. Borage oil: 100-300 mg. daily. Best to be supervised by medical practitioner.
Borage has culinary uses, the raw leaves are reminiscent of cucumber with a prickly texture. Borage blossoms are used as garnish and may be crystallized to decorate cakes.
The leaves, flowers, and seeds of borage have medicinal properties.
Flaxsee, borage oil or fish oil are all full of essential nutrients that the cells need to make the membranes permeable and therefore be albe to absorb the nurtrients and get rid of toxins. Anybody who has a slow metabolism, problems loosing weight or problems absorbing nutrients needs to check their diet for the content and the amount of those oils in their diet. Best taken unheated and in its natural form to benefit the most.
Starflower oil, also known as borage oil, is commonly used by women attempting natural breast enhancement and it can be utilised both internally in the form of capsules and externally as an oil for massage. Its function and efficacy are unclear.