Borage Seed
A excellent plant based source of GLA from Borage Seeds
What is Borage Seed
Bio Oils’ Borage Seed (Borago officinalis) is grown in the rich, fertile soils of the Central South Island of New Zealand, in the shadow of the beautiful Southern Alps. Borage Seed has the highest concentration of GLA from any plant source, and has a higher GLA level than Evening Primrose. It is typically used in skincare to treat dry and damaged skin.
Health Benefits
Borage Seed is nature’s richest plant source of Omega 6 (GLA)1 and recognised for its therapeutic benefits attributed to its unique chemical composition. It is higher in GLA (typically 21%) than Evening Primrose (typically 10%)1. Research shows Borage Seed is associated with many health benefits including:
- Reduced affects of arthritis1 ,2.
- Improved skin condition and hydration with reduction of skin inflammation3.
- Improvement of Asthma Symptoms4.
- Hormone Support5.
Uses & Applications
Clear, golden oil with a slight nutty flavour.
Nutraceutical; dietary supplements.
Nutrition/food; edible oil, functional food ingredient, smoothies, shakes.
Cosmetic; applied directly to the skin as a face/body moisturiser.
Inclusion in cosmetic creams to aid hydration.
Animal food; as a functional ingredient.
Stability: 12 months from date of manufacture. Keep cool and away from direct sunlight.
Available Grades & Varieties
Premium Food Grade
Standard/BP Grade
Animal Food Grade
Packaging Options
Retail & Private Label Options
Retail ready products available in 550g HDPE Pottles or Standup Pouches.
Smaller sizes and other packaging types available on request and for private label retail. MOQs apply.
Bulk Options
Bulk Packaging available in 25kg PE or Paper sack, or 500-850kg Bulk Bag.
Food grade is only supplied in 25kg sack.
MOQs apply.
Certifications
References
1 – Belch, J. J., & Hill, A. (2000). Evening primrose oil and borage oil in rheumatologic conditions. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 71(1 Suppl), 352S–6S. https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/71.1.352s
2 – Kast R. E. (2001). Borage oil reduction of rheumatoid arthritis activity may be mediated by increased cAMP that suppresses tumor necrosis factor-alpha. International immunopharmacology, 1(12), 2197–2199. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1567-5769(01)00146-1
3 – Lin, T.-K., Zhong, L., & Santiago, J. L. (2018). Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 19(1), 70. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms19010070
4 – Mirsadraee, M., Khashkhashi Moghaddam, S., Saeedi, P., & Ghaffari, S. (2016). Effect of Borago Officinalis Extract on Moderate Persistent Asthma: A Phase two Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial. Tanaffos, 15(3), 168–174.
5 – Schölkens, B. A., Gehring, D., Schlotte, V., & Weithmann, U. (1982). Evening primrose oil, a dietary prostaglandin precursor, diminishes vascular reactivity to renin and angiotensin II in rats. Prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and medicine, 8(3), 273–285. https://doi.org/10.1016/0262-1746(82)90050-6
Country of Origin
Grown, produced and packaged in New Zealand
Functional Properties
Omega 6; GLA & LA
Omega 9; Oleic Acid
Vitamin E
Phenolic Compounds