What is seed oil?
Borage seed oil is essential oil that is pressed from seed seeds. The borage is high, the annual plant original in Syria with small purple flowers and slightly hairy leaves. Seeds, leaves and flowers Borage plants are edible. Borage seed oil is rich in gamma-linolenic acid, omega-6 fatty acid that helps reduce inflammation. It is used in natural preparations to treat painful joints, skin disorders and symptoms associated with menstruation and menopause.
It is used locally, seed oil can help reduce inflammation and discomfort eczema. Creams or oils containing oil seeds are often used together with conventional eczema treatments such as steroids and topical creams. Essential oil can also help with other skin conditions such as acne and rosacea. Essential oil, applied directly to the joint or muscles, can help reduce swelling, stiffness and pain. Like most essential oils, the skin should never be applied to the boring withoutwould be diluted in another oil.
internally, borage has possible anti-inflammatory effects due to the high content of omega-6. For this reason, it is often used to treat inflammatory diseases such as lupus or ulcers. Omega-6 is also associated with reduced heart and arterial disease. Borage oil can be added to eat after cooking or mixed with cold water for drinking. Cold should always be used because heat can decompose beneficial ingredients.
Borage has a long history in traditional medicine as a natural treatment of many female complaints associated with fluctuating hormones. It is often used to relieve menstruation discomfort such as breast pain and abdomen. In menopausal women, borage seed oil can help reduce hot flashes and weight gain that results from metabolic changes.
Borage Seed oil is sold as capsules, tinctures or bottles of oil. Should always be maintained ona cold, dark place and has a limited life of the shelf. Unpleasant side effects are possible from ingestion of oil seed oil, such as nausea, vomiting, headache or jaundice. It can also interfere or interact with some medicines such as deposits and thin boys. This medicine is contraindicated for people with liver conditions and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.