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Borage (Borago officinalis L.) seed is the richest source of γ-linolenic acid (GLA), which has been recognised to possess therapeutic potential against chronic inflammatory diseases such as atopic dermatitis (eczema), rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, atherosclerosis, etc. Under physiological conditions, the conversion of GLA into dihomo-γ-linolenic acid (DGLA) not only acts as the precursor of anti-inflammatory compounds but also inhibits the formation of pro-inflammatory eicosanoids from arachidonic acid (AA). Several animal and clinical trials have suggested the protective role of borage oil and GLA in the treatment of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) possibly due to their antioxidative and anti-inflammatory activities. The other parts of borage herb such as leaves and flowers are edible and consumed as raw and cooked in the form of salad and beverages. However, owing to the medicinal value of GLA, borage is commercially grown for its oil worldwide. In addition to GLA, borage oil contains minor quantity of tocopherols, phytosterols and squalene and, thus, used frequently in cosmetic products also.

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Tanwar, B., Goyal, A., Kumar, V., Rasane, P., Sihag, M.K. (2021). Borage (Borago officinalis) Seed. In: Tanwar, B., Goyal, A. (eds) Oilseeds: Health Attributes and Food Applications. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-4194-0_14

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