Several years ago I grew Borage in my vegetable garden. I was amazed at how fast and large the plant became in just a short amount of time. I enjoyed eating the lovely, small, blue Borage flowers in my salads all summer, and watching the bees drink its precious nectar. To my dismay, however, my wonderful salad plant was also an enormous water guzzler. And because of that, I would never grow it again.
Borage oil, officially called Borago Officinalis, has the highest amount of (GLA) Gamma Linolenic Acid (Omega 6) of any other oil, usually around 25%. Other fatty acids include, 15% omega 9, 38% other omega 6′s, and less than 1% Omega 3. Because this is a fairly expensive oil, and it leaves a somewhat oily feel on the skin, it is recommended that it be used in a 10% dilution with other aromatherapy carrier oils. Cold pressed from seeds, Borage oil’s aroma is sweet and light, and is light yellow in color. Although Borage oil’s texture is thin to medium, it penetrates the skin easily. It needs to be refrigerated and kept away from light, as this aromatherapy carrier oil, will go rancid easily. With proper storage however, it should keep from 6-12 months.
Borage Oil can be taken internally for a number of maladies. However, for aromatherapy purposes, it is usually used for it’s anti-inflammatory properties. External application works well for swollen and painful joints, and atopic dermatitis, such as eczema, psoriasis, acne, rosacea, and wrinkles.
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Hi Amanda! Thanks for your nice comment about my entry on Borage. Actually, I am writing about
my own gardening experience. I grow a vegetable garden every summer, and experiment with
different plants from year to year. One thing I didn’t mention about the Borage plant, is that it is
very hardy and will reseed itself for the following year.
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