Starflower Oil
Learn about the Healing Touch of Starflower Oil

Starflower oil is the more popular term for the nutritional borage seed oil, which is extracted from an herb (Borago Officinalis) that grows in North Africa, Asia, and Europe. The plant is also known as bee plant, cool tankard, tailwort, and ox-tongue. Practically all parts of the plant, such as its course stem and purple star-shaped flowers, have been used since hundred of years ago because of their healing properties. Starflower oil is called the miracle oil because it can treat a wide range of health conditions.

Studies have shown that the healing properties of starflower oil. Its healing power, according to studies, comes from its high concentration of GLA (gamma-linolenic Acid). GLA is an essential fatty acid that the body uses to make a substance called prostaglandin, which is needed for good health maintenance. Starflower oil has more than twice the amount of GLA than evening primrose oil, which is also hailed for its healing effects. Because of its anti-inflammatory effects, GLA plays a vital role in the proper functioning of the blood vessels, inflammation control, normal blood pressure, and smooth muscle system. This makes starflower oil very beneficial in treating inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, colds, bronchitis, and respiratory problems. It can also help improve skin conditions like acne, psoriasis, and eczema.

In addition to GLA, starflower oil also contains high amounts of palmitoleic acid. This substance helps in normalizing the hormonal system and metabolism, making starflower oil provide an effective relief for menstrual and menopausal symptoms such as breast tenderness, cramps, and hot flashes.

Its numerous health benefits as well as its being natural and safe make starflower oil worthy of its reputation as miracle healing oil. For people who suffer from one of the health problems mentioned above, using this oil can help them keep such problems at bay.