Borage Oil

Borage Oil contains the polyunsaturated fatty acid Gamma Linoleic Acid (GLA) in more concentrated quantities than Evening Primrose Oil.

Botanical Name

 Borago officinalis

Extraction Method Cold pressed

Country of Origin UK

 Borage Oil contains the polyunsaturated fatty acid Gamma Linoleic Acid (GLA) in more concentrated quantities than Evening Primrose Oil.
GLA plays an essential role in the production of the biological regulators prostaglandins.Prostaglandins help control and regulate cell growth and also maintain the body’s hormone balance. Vitamin E (d-alpha Tocopherol) has been included for its antioxidant properties. Some studies have shown that-

 * Beneficial in the treatment of Eczema, Psoriasis and Atopic Dermatitis
 * Anti-inflammatory properties help arthritis sufferers
 * Vitamin E - antioxidant - promotes healthy circulatory functions -

Oil Specification
Colour Yellow with a very faint green hue
Odour Characteristic - Heavily scented oil 
Free Fatty Acids - 0.235%
Heavy Metals - None Detected 
Peroxide Value - 0.75% 
Non-Saponifiables - 0.78%
Saponification Value - 187.1
Specific Gravity - 0.917

Fatty Acids

 Oleic - 64.2% Palmitic - 5.0%  Linoleic - 28.3%  Linolenic - 0.2% Stearic- 1.0%

50ml