GLA
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Oils / Oils and their derivatives
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| Also known as: |
Gamma linolenic acid •
Omega 6 fatty acids •
Black currant seed oil •
Borage oil •
Evening primrose oil
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| Botanical Name or Chemical Name: |
Ribes nigrum (black currant) •
Borago officinalis (borage) •
Oenothera biennis (evening primrose)
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Found 20 topical uses for GLA
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- Cradle cap
GLA prevents pore clogging of the skin; regenerates, softens and soothes the skin; alleviates symptoms. Apply undiluted black currant seed oil or borage oil or evening primrose oil once daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Eczema
GLA is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation and itching; softens and soothes the skin; alleviates symptoms. Apply undiluted black currant seed oil or borage oil or evening primrose oil 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Rash
GLA is an emollient and mucilaginous; softens and soothes the skin and calms inflamed tissue. Apply black currant seed oil or borage oil or evening primrose oil containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Seborrheic dermatitis
GLA prevents pore clogging of the skin; regenerates, softens and soothes the skin; alleviates symptoms. Apply undiluted black currant seed oil or borage oil or evening primrose oil once daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
- Acne
GLA softens, soothes and regenerates the skin; liquefies sebum and prevents pore clogging of the skin. Apply undiluted black currant seed oil or borage oil or evening primrose oil directly on the acne, 2 times daily, for many months.
- Appendicitis
GLA is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation and scarring. Apply black currant seed oil or borage oil or evening primrose oil containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.
- Bed sores
GLA softens, soothes and regenerates the skin; reduces bed sores; used for prevention and treatment. Apply black currant seed oil or borage oil or evening primrose oil containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.
- Breast-feeding support
GLA is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation; soothes the breast. Apply black currant seed oil or borage oil or evening primrose oil containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label. Use with oral GLA.
- Bruises
GLA is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation; accelerates tissue healing and tissue repair. Apply black currant seed oil or borage oil or evening primrose oil containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.
- Dandruff
GLA reduces dandruff. Make a massage on the sculp 2 times daily with black currant seed oil or borage oil or evening primrose oil; for many months. Use with oral GLA
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