CAS Number: 84012-16-8
EINECS Number: 281-661-4
Borage (scientific name: Borago officinalis) is an annual herb native to Syria and has been widely introduced to Europe, West Asia, North Africa and South America. The leaves and flowers of borage can be eaten as vegetables, as a medicinal use can treat dry cough, have the functions of lactation, kidney benefit, etc., at present, a large number of borage is mainly planted to harvest seeds to refine seed oil.
Borage oil (BO) is an extract made from the seeds of the Borago officinalis plant. Borage seeds are a vegetable oil prepared by pressing or extracting them at low temperatures. Rich in natural gamma linolenic acid (Omega 6 GLA), a source to improve female hormonal health. Borage oil is a natural way to reduce menstrual and menopausal discomfort and help women regulate their hormonal health. It is suitable for women of all ages, including teenagers and the elderly, as it improves and helps regulate the female hormonal cycle.
Borage is the highest content of GLA (γ-linolenic acid) in all plants, which can only be found in breast milk, and is a necessary fatty acid for the human body but can not be self-made, which has a unique effect on human skin moisturizing, rejuvenating and whitening, and is known as the "protector of women".
Joylife aims to help people be healthier and we are offering various specification of Borage oil,
Specifications of Borage oil（BO）:
Borage oil（BO）: GLA ≥20%
Production process: Physically cold-pressed, preserving the natural vitamins and minerals in the seeds.
Properties: light yellow liquid
Odor: It has the characteristic smell of borage seeds
Suitable for skin type：
Suitable for all skin types, especially mature skin, it is a good skin renewer.
Packing: 190kg/drum, 25kg/drum
Functions of Borage oil（BO）:
1. Anti-inflammatory effect
Borage oil has an effective option for treating inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, atopic dermatitis, respiratory infections, and more.
2. Cardiovascular health
Borage oil is helpful in preventing and treating cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease and high blood pressure.
3. Skin care
Borage oil can maintain the health of skin cell membranes, improve skin elasticity, smooth wrinkles and fine lines, restore skin luster, promote skin regeneration and fade spots.
4. Hormone balance and women’s health
For women, borage oil can help maintain hormonal balance and relieve symptoms such as premenstrual syndrome and menopausal discomfort. It can also activate breast cells, restore the plumpness of adipose tissue, and also has a significant effect on postpartum milk secretion.
5. Antidepressant
Borage oil is known as the "anti-depressant grass" and has anti-depressant properties. It can increase neurotransmitters, improve sleep quality, and reduce depression and low mood.
Applications of Borage oil (BO):
1. Nutrition capsule:
Borage oil can be produced as the microcapsules for women's health.
2. Nutritional health oil:
Borage oil can be used directly as nutritional health oil and nutritional blending oil in nutritional foods.
3. Health Food:
Borage oil can be added to other foods to produce functional health foods.
4. Skin care products in cosmetic
Improves roughness and dryness, prevents the loss of cell moisture, and increases the skin's translucency
