Borage Oil: Benefits, Dosage & Uses for Inflammation & Skin Health

Borage oil can be found in seeds of the borage, a plant with blue, star-shaped flowers. Borage oil has anti-inflammatory components that help control the aging process and regulate blood sugar levels. Borage oil is the main source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). This type of oil can be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis as well as eczema, skin inflammation and dryness.

Instructions

• 1

  For treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, take 1.4 to 2.8 grams of borage oil in capsule or softgel form daily.

• 2

  For treatment of eczema, take 360 mg of borage oil capsules with GLA daily.

• 3

  For treatment of seborrhea, apply a topical borage solution to the affected area daily for two weeks, then three times a week thereafter until the condition has cleared.

• 4

  To regulate cholesterol levels, take borage oil GLA. Take one or two tablets as a dietary supplement after meals.

• 5

  Take borage oil as a daily supplement, using the dosage suggested on the bottle of the particular brand of borage oil.