In recent years, borage seed (extracted from the flower) has been shown to contain gamma linoleic acid (GLA), an omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid, which is active against various cancers, including breast, brain and prostate. It is thought to help prevent the spread of malignant tumours by restricting blood vessel growth.
In fact, borage seed has the most potent concentration of gamma linoleic acid found in nature, containing twice as much as is found in the evening primrose which is commonly used to help with pre-menstrual syndrome.
It is now possible to buy capsules of borage seed oil from health food shops for supplementing your diet. Borage seed oil is also used for massage.
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