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Product Name: Borage seed oil

Latin Name: Borage officinalis

CAS No.: 84012-16-8

Appearance: Yellowish oily liquid

Active Ingredient: linoleic acid

  Source: Borage seed oil is derived from the seeds of the Borago officinalis.

  Detection Method: HPLC

Purity: ≥98

Specification: Ratio Extract 4:1,10:1,20:1

Shelf Life: Two years

  Package: 1 L/bottle or 25 L/drum, or according to customers' requirement.

Storage: In cool, dry and clean

Product Description:

Borage Oil is extracted from the seeds of borage plant. The content of gamma-linolenic acid in borage oil is so far the highest among all the plant oils, up to 20%. Its abundance of linoleic acid, unsaturated fatty acid, various vitamins and mineral elements, together with its excellence in beautifying skin, borage oil is always regarded as a nice choice for functional food,pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry.

Borage seed oil has one of the highest amounts of γ-linolenic acid (GLA) of seed oils — higher than blackcurrant seed oil or evening primrose oil, to which it is considered similar. GLA comprises around 24% of the oil typically. GLA is converted to dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid, a precursor to a variety of the 1-series prostaglandins and the 3-series leukotrienes. It inhibits leukotriene synthesis to provide therapy in rheumatologic illness. Borage seed oil may therefore have anti-inflammatory and anti-thrombotic effects and it has been studied for its potential to treat anti-inflammatory disorders, arthritis, atopic eczema, and respiratory inflammation.[However, several clinical studies have shown it to be ineffective at treating atopic eczema.

Fuctions:

1. Borage is GLA seeds of all GLA composition content is the highest, can improve skin, relieve women menstrual discomfort, physiological period appeared many of the symptoms of slow, has become a well needs both beautiful and healthy love of women.
2. Borage oil is rich in plant source GLA, omega-more than six linoleic acid and other unsaturated fatty acids and a variety of vitamins, minerals, keeping a healthy heart head blood-vessel, endocrine disorder symptoms of menopause,ect. Have a very good role.plant extract borage oil in medical use.
3. To join in the meal borage oil is jump over obstacles, direct supply raw materials to produce PGE1 to human body. Prostaglandin PGE1 the function of human body in the circulatory system can inhibit platelet agglomerate, help blood vessels, helping to reduce the body such as cholesterol in the liver.
4. Borage oil can nourish the skin, increase skin luster and elasticity, remove fine wrinkles. And can effectively improve the psoriasis, eczema, and premature aging of the skin, to stimulate skin, regeneration and various type of skin.

Applications:

1. Medical use

In herbal medicine, borage seed oil has been used for skin disorders such as eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and neurodermatitis; it has also been used for rheumatoid arthritis, stress, premenstrual

syndrome, diabetes, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), acute respiratory distress

syndrome (ARDS), alcoholism, pain and swelling (inflammation), and for preventing heart disease and stroke， Borage seed oil has been used for certain skin conditions, and inflammation of the lungs/breathing passages. It has also been used for symptoms of menopausal disorders.

       2. Cosmetic use

Skin Care Creams, Lotions, Scrubs

Bath and Body Care Creams, Lotions, Scrubs Hair / Scalp Conditioners

Massage / Body Oils

It is a remarkable herb that grows in the southeastern provinces of China. It is also known as Jiaogulan or magic grass. It contains more than 80 different saponins. These saponins are extremely similar to ginsenosides and are considered to be fundamentally equivalent to ginsenosides found in Panax Ginseng and American Ginseng.

BORAGE OIL may be applied directly to the skin and hair. It may also be easily incorporated as an active ingredient or an ideal carrier in skin and hair care products. Recommended dosage is between 3 and 10 %.

  Delivery Time: within 3 -7 days after receiving payments.

Shipping Details: DHL、TNT、FEDEX or EMS.

Payment Terms: T/T, West Union, Paypal and Escrow service.

Company Information:

Xi’an Taima Biological Co., LTD. was founded in 2008, is a technological export-oriented private enterprise with the Rights of Self-Managed Import and Export, specializing in active ingredients modernized and industrialization research, development, production, and sales of natural medical botany.Our factory covers an area of 6,000 square meters equipped with advanced equipment and the production process is in accordance with FDA.

FAQ:

Q1: Could you provide free sample for test?

A1: We can provide you free sample for test, and you only need to pay the delivery cost.

Q2: Which payment terms do you accept?

A2: T/T, West Union, Paypal and Escrow service are available. But different payment terms against countries.

Q3: What's about the MOQ ?

A3: It depends on different products. Usually our MOQ is 1kg.

Q4: What’s the delivery lead time?

A4: We will make delivery within 3-7 days after receiving payment.

Q5: What about the delivery port?

A5: Main ports in China are available.