Black currant seed oil

Introduction to essential oils and seeds Our food must contain certain essential oils which our bodies cannot make for ourselves. We should aim for a balanced diet containing all types of oils - the ideal balance for each of us depends on our individual physiology, how lacking we are in essential oils and how this has affected us. We also need certain co-factors (vitamins and minerals) to digest and use the oils effectively. If you are seeking to treat a health problem, always consult a qualified medical practitioner. Seed oil content and composition can vary widely with plant variety and growing conditions. The information here gives average values, where data sources vary. The essential oils, linoleic acid LA and gamma linolenic acid GLA (omega 6's), and alpha linolenic acid ALA or LNA (omega 3), deteriorate rapidly if processed or stored badly, so if you buy the oil rather than the seed, always check that it has been both processed and stored away from heat, light and air. If you buy toasted seed (sesame snaps for example), only count about one tenth of their raw omega 3 or 6 content towards your diet. Oleic acid OA (omega 9) is not so essential, is stable under air/light/heat, and is common in Western foods.

Borage Seed Oil Profile Botanical Name- Borago officinalis Origin- China Extraction- Cold Pressed/Unrefined Shelf life- 3-6 months Kosher Certified- Yes Notes- This particular oil should be kept refrigerated and away from natural and artificial lighting. No additives, preservatives, antioxidants, or other foreign agents have been used or included in the manufacturing of this oil. Suitable for food and cosmetic use. Certified organic by OTCO. Specifications Color- Yellow with a very faint green hue Odor- Characteristic Acid Value- 2.1 Heavy Metals- None Detected Pesticides- None Detected Peroxide Value- 1.4 Non-Saponifiables- 0.78% Saponification Value- 190.6 Iodine Value- Specific Gravity- 0.917 pH- 4.26 Fatty Acids Docosenoic- 2.2% Icosenoic- 3.8% Gamma Linolenic- 20.1% Linoleic- 38.8% Oleic- 17.9% Palmitic- 10% Stearic- 3.6% An Introduction Pressed from the seeds of the beautiful Borage plant (Borago officinalis), Borage Seed Oil is known to be beneficial for both topical and internal applications. Borage Seed Oil has the highest concentration of gamma linolenic acid (GLA) naturally found, higher than in any other plant source! GLA is an Omega-6 fatty acid, an essential fatty acid. Omega-6 fatty acids cannot be produced in our bodies, but must be obtained from food sources. Essential Fatty Acids are necessary for brain function, regulation of metabolism, and for the growth and health of bones, hair, and skin.