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Contact SupplierWe are offering borage seed oil
botanical name : borago officinalis l
common name : starflower oil
cas # : 840112-16-8, f.e.m.a. : na
plant parts used : seed
extraction method : cold pressed
color & odor : dark green clear liquid with fatty odor.
Description :
borage oil is derived from the seeds of the borago officinalis (borage) plant, also know as a starflower. It is an annual herb native to the mediterranean that has been naturalized in many regions.
Constituents & specifications :
almitoleic acid (c16:1) : max 0.5%
linoleic acid (c18:2) : 34-45%
arachic acid (c20) : max. 1%,
gadoleic acid (c20:1) : 2-6%,
behenic acid (c22) : max. 0.5% ,
nervonic acid (c24:1) : max. 3%,
iodine value : 130-150,
palmitic acid (c16) : 9-14%,
succinic acid : 3-5%,
density (25°c) : 0.918-0.928,
oleic acid (c18:1) : 14-20%,
linolenic acid (c18:3) : 18-25%,
erucic acid (c22:1) : max. 5%
refractive index (40° c ) : 1.474-1.479
saponification value : 184-194
properties :
it contains high amount of gamma-linolenic acid (gla) of various seed oils. The gla has the quality of converting into the precursors of a variety of prostaglandins and leukotrienes
benefits & uses :
it is used for premenstrual syndrome (pms) and menopausal symptoms.
known for anti-inflammatory properties
it is also used while treating gum disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and asthma.