subject: Overview Of Starflower Oil [print this page] The Latin name of the starflower oil is Borago officinalis. It is extracted from the annual herb Borage. In the early Middle Ages, the Arabs in the southern Spain introduced the cultivation of this plant. In the recent days, the plant of starflower oil is grown in many parts of Asia, Europe and North America. This plant is mainly found at the locations like river banks, barren areas, compost heaps and also in the Alps.
The plant of the starflower oil is considered as a medicinal plant which is known to have been very useful all around the world in the research as well as the cancer treatment for about more than 700 years. This has been quoted by the Cancer Research Campaign, Registered Charity No. 225838.
There are several benefits of this starflower oil which are discussed here. Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA) is found in this plant which is approximately twice the level of the Evening Primrose oil (EPO). This plant has been very beneficial in various conditions such as:
With the help of starflower oil, the Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) has been found to remove the swollen abdomen and the discomfort of breast. It also helps to reduce the condition of depression. The cholesterol as well as blood pressure has been noticed to reduce the high level of serum cholesterol and blood pressure. Psoriasis can be helpful by using the starflower oil. The other conditions like obesity, childhood hyperactivity, benign breast disease and Schizophrenia can be cured with the help of starflower oil.
The Latin name of the starflower oil is Borago officinalis. It is extracted from the annual herb Borage. In the early Middle Ages, the Arabs in the southern Spain introduced the cultivation of this plant. In the recent days, the plant of starflower oil is grown in many parts of Asia, Europe and North America. This plant is mainly found at the locations like river banks, barren areas, compost heaps and also in the Alps.
