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	The Role of Fats Essential Fatty Acids Flax Facts Borage Facts Evening Primrose Facts Health Conditions Other Website Resources			Borage Facts Borage Oil is a concentrated source of Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA), a fatty acid that plays an integral role in maintaining immune and inflammatory response. While the flowers and leaves of the borage plant have been been revered since Roman times for their mood enhancing qualities, recent research has suggested that the the oil pressed from borage seed may help skin conditions, heart health and rheumatic conditions History Although the seeds of the borage plant have only recently gained attention owing to the interest in the healing properties of GLA, borage leaves and flowers have long been used for traditional healing. Both the Greek physician Dioscorides and the Roman naturalist Pliny regarded borage as an antidepressant, calling it an herb that bestowed “cheer” and made people “joyful” and “merry.” In addition to its use as a mood enhancer, borage leaves and flowers were also used for curbing fevers and supporting kidney health. Borage and You We recommend taking 1-2 grams of Borage Oil daily. Links to Health Benefits Cardiovascular Disease Rheumatoid Arthritis Skin Conditions Coronary Heart Disease Cholesterol Levels Vascular Response Issues The information presented here is for educational purposes only and is not intended as curative or prescriptive advice. Please remember that each individual is unique and dietary and health care changes should be tailored to your specific conditions, circumstances and body type. We recommend that you consult with your health care practitioner whenever embarking upon a new health care regime or when significantly altering or supplementing your diet. If you are pregnant or lactating, please consult with your health care practitioner.
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