Organic Borage Oil (Borago Officinalis Oil)

Organic Borage Oil is derived from the seeds of the Borago Officinalis (Borage) plant, also know as a starflower. Borago officinalis oil 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 ) : 1.474-1.479Saponification Value : 184-194Properties: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 leukotrienesBenefits & Uses:It is used for premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and menopausal symptoms.Known for anti-inflammatory propertiesIt is also used while treating gum disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and asthmaComposition:Botanical NameBorago officinalis LCommon NameStarflower OilCAS #840112-16-8, F.E.M.A. : NAPlant Parts UsedSeedExtraction MethodCold PressedColor & OdorDark green clear liquid with fatty odor.