Borage oil
- Generic Name
- Borage oil
- Drug Type
- Biotech
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- F8XAG1755S
Overview
Borage oil, or borage seed oil, is a rich source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) that is obtained from the seeds of the Borago officinalis (borage). Borage oil is used as an herbal treatment of skin disorders including eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and neurodermatitis as well as other inflammatory, cardiovascular and endocrine disorders, although its clinical efficacy and long-term effects are not fully elucidated yet. GLA, which accounts for approximately 24% of the oil, is converted to dihomo-γ-linolenic acid (DGLA) which acts as a precursor to anti-inflammatory mediators such as 1-series prostaglandins and the 3-series leukotrienes. Borage oil may be found in foods or in skin care products.
Background
Borage oil, or borage seed oil, is a rich source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) that is obtained from the seeds of the Borago officinalis (borage). Borage oil is used as an herbal treatment of skin disorders including eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and neurodermatitis as well as other inflammatory, cardiovascular and endocrine disorders, although its clinical efficacy and long-term effects are not fully elucidated yet. GLA, which accounts for approximately 24% of the oil, is converted to dihomo-γ-linolenic acid (DGLA) which acts as a precursor to anti-inflammatory mediators such as 1-series prostaglandins and the 3-series leukotrienes. Borage oil may be found in foods or in skin care products.
Indication
No indication information available.
Associated Conditions
No associated conditions information available.
Clinical Trials
Title | Posted | Study ID | Phase | Status | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2002/01/21 | Phase 1 | Completed |
FDA Approved Products
Product Name | Manufacturer | Route | Strength | Approved | NDC Code |
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ORAL | 10 [hp_X] in 59 mL | 2025/05/19 | 57955-9150 |
EMA Approved Products
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HSA Approved Products
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NMPA Approved Products
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PPB Approved Products
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TGA Approved Products
Product Name | ARTG ID | Sponsor | Status | Reg. Date | Ingredient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
197561 | Active | 2012/05/17 | Borago officinalis | ||
219158 | Active | 2014/01/13 | Borago officinalis | ||
398617 | Active | 2022/10/31 | Borago officinalis | ||
458334 | Active | 2024/08/02 | Borago officinalis | ||
441415 | Active | 2024/02/19 | Borago officinalis | ||
383732 | Active | 2022/02/09 | Borago officinalis | ||
104875 | Active | 2004/07/22 | Borago officinalis | ||
427415 | Active | 2023/11/06 | Borago officinalis | ||
327961 | Active | 2019/12/20 | Borago officinalis |