Borage
An annual herb of the Boraginaceae family. Its leaves have a refreshing cucumber fragrance. The plant can grow up to 120cm tall. The stems and leaves are covered with white down. The flowers are star-shaped and usually bright blue. The leaves are rough, ovate, and have wavy edges. The flowering period is in July. It has strong drought tolerance and black seeds, with 1 to 4 seeds per flower.
Chinese name: Borage oil
Color: Yellow liquid
Smell: It has the characteristic smell of borage
Production process: Cold pressing
Main components: G-linolenic acid (GLA), vitamin A, vitamin E, fatty acids, etc
Distribution: China (Gansu, Jiangxi) and Europe, North Africa and other places
Fields and Applications
1. Daily use
It is used for making moisturizing creams, facial masks and other products
2. Consumption
It is used as a food additive and added to various foods to enhance their flavor
3. Flavoring
The aroma of borage makes it an important raw material in the production of perfumes, aromatherapy products, etc., providing a natural fragrance
Daily usage
1. Nursing
Take 1-2 drops of borage oil and mix it with base oils such as jojoba oil and rosehip oil (dilution ratio 1; 3) Massage until absorbed by the face
2. Mix essential oils
It can be mixed with lavender essential oil, tea tree oil, etc. for massage or aromatherapy
Post time: Jul-07-2025