Starflower Oil – Borago Officinalis

Summary

Starflower Oil has been used to treat cancer for over 700 years. It contains GLA (gamma linolenic acid) at twice the level of evening primrose oil.

GLA is important in the conversion of Linolenic acid into Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1), one of the inconvertible prostaglandins which modulate the action of many hormones.

Deficiency of this could cause:

Starflower Oil – Borago Officinalis can be used to Treat

PMS –to eradicate swelling of the abdomen and breast discomfort. Also to reduce irritability and depression.

Eczema/Psoriasis

Cholesterol

High blood pressure

Rheumatoid arthritis –most effective when taken with fish oil.

Alcoholism –to make withdrawal easier and reduce depression

Immune system function –as too low levels of fatty acids can reduce the action of Interferon (the body’s natural virus killer)

Obesity

Benign breast disease

Childhood hyperactivity

Schizophrenia

Normal Dosage

Possible Side Effects

Contra Indications

Do not use during pregnancy

Avoid if taking blood thinning products such as aspirin and warfarin.

Not recommended for those with temporal lobe epilepsy.

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