by Prof. Demond Hyatt V
Published 2 years ago
Updated 2 years ago
Overview. Borage is a plant. Its flowers and leaves, as well as the oil from its seeds are used as medicine. Borage seed oil is used for skin disorders including eczema (atopic dermatitis), red, itchy rash on the scalp (seborrheic dermatitis), and a type of skin condition called neurodermatitis.
What are the benefits of borage oil?
Borage seed oil is a nutritional supplement which is rich in essential fatty acids that can regulate the body's immune system and fight joint inflammation. The available evidence suggests that borage seed oil may improve the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Borage seed oil is made from the seeds of the borage plants.
What are the side effects of borage oil?
Borage oil side effectsbloating.burping.headache.indigestion.gas.nausea.vomiting.
Is borage oil good for wrinkles?
Rich in linoleic acid, Borage oil allows the skin to retain its elasticity. Using Borage oil in skincare prevents stretch marks and delays the anti-ageing process. Adding a few drops of borage oil to your creams would help greatly in reducing wrinkles.
How long does it take for borage oil to work?
There is some evidence that taking borage seed oil in combination with conventional painkilling or anti-inflammatory medications might help decrease symptoms of RA after six weeks of treatment. The improvement appears to last for up to 24 weeks.
Who should not take borage oil?
Borage oil products should be certified free of UPAs, meeting the criterion of no more than 0.5-1 ug/g (2). Liver disease: Patients with liver problems should avoid this product. Pregnancy or breastfeeding: Borage may have teratogenic effects, or cause premature labor (9) or infant methemoglobinemia (36).
Does borage oil cause weight gain?
Used oral borage oil capsules for two plus months. Noticed weight gain. A total of 10 lbs. There was no change in eczema symptoms.
Can I put borage oil on my face?
“If it is being applied as an oil, it can be applied directly onto dry, clean skin. It should be applied after any water-based products and before a heavy moisturizer. The face can also be washed with products containing borage oil.”
Does borage oil increase estrogen?
It's known for increasing prostaglandin levels in general. Borage has an advantage over Evening Primrose in that it isn't estrogenic and it's not known for increasing all prostaglandin levels.
Does borage oil interact with medications?
Borage seed oil contains GLA (gamma linolenic acid). GLA is the part of borage seed oil that might slow blood clotting. Taking borage seed oil along with medications that also slow clotting might increase the chances of bruising and bleeding.
Is borage oil good for cholesterol?
In an 8-week study of 59 subjects, a combination of oils from borage and echium reduced total and LDL (bad) cholesterol. The oil also increased HDL (good) cholesterol levels and lessened the severity of type 2 diabetes in the short term [19].
Is borage oil an Omega 3?
General description. Borage oil is mostly made of the essential fatty acid gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). GLA is an omega-6 fatty acid. It's needed for many body functions.
Is borage carcinogenic?
The plant is also commercially cultivated for borage seed oil extracted from its seeds. The plant contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, some of which are hepatotoxic, mutagenic, and carcinogenic (see below under Phytochemistry).
Does borage oil interact with medications?
Borage seed oil contains GLA (gamma linolenic acid). GLA is the part of borage seed oil that might slow blood clotting. Taking borage seed oil along with medications that also slow clotting might increase the chances of bruising and bleeding.
Does borage oil increase estrogen?
It's known for increasing prostaglandin levels in general. Borage has an advantage over Evening Primrose in that it isn't estrogenic and it's not known for increasing all prostaglandin levels.
Is borage toxic?
Keep in mind that the borage plant also contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs), which are compounds that can be toxic to the liver and may contribute to cancer growth ( 16 ).
Is borage oil good for cholesterol?
In an 8-week study of 59 subjects, a combination of oils from borage and echium reduced total and LDL (bad) cholesterol. The oil also increased HDL (good) cholesterol levels and lessened the severity of type 2 diabetes in the short term [19].
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