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Reviewed by Ray Spotts A natural substance that provides a strong anti-inflammatory from the high levels of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), borage oil comes from the seeds of evening primrose and borage plants. It typically can't be found in necessary amounts in foods common in the human diet. This requires supplementation. With specific consumption of the oil, it makes using this powerful and impacting oil all the easier. Here are some of the ways in which this oil can be a staple presence in your medicine cabinet.

There are several plants in the wild that grow languidly that we have likely been seeing for most of our lives. One of those plants could be the sweetly smelling meadowsweet. Traditionally, the plant was used to get rid of the unpleasant smells in old buildings and factories. With a scientific name like Filipendula ulmaria, it has also been known to be used in vinegar, mead and wines. Found in specific parts of Asia, North America and Europe it has been used as an ornament to a functional part of a garden.

The vegetable okra is used in many traditionally Caribbean dishes and has incredible health benefits. It is often found in certain parts of the Middle East, South America and Africa. In certain cultures it is known as lady's fingers and comes from large-leafed perennial plants. From a traditionally generational standpoint, the vegetable has been used for medicinal purposes for quite some time. In the Congo, it was even used in the safe delivery of babies.

Reviewed by Ray Spotts Amaranth is a grain that is considered a superfood because of all the benefits it can provide in its many forms. The amount of proteins, vitamins, fats, and minerals within it are comparable to some of the most imperative foods you can digest. Because of its integral makeup, it can be used in a myriad of different ways. One of the most impressive things about this oil, and others we've discussed here, is their ability to function in many different ways. Because of their compositional makeup, they work in a plethora of instances.

Whether you're backed up, have gas or heartburn, it can be hard to go about your day in a proper way when you're having digestive issues. Incorporating quinoa oil into your cooking will help to naturally regulate your digestive system. No need for those chalky tablets that taste awful. By incorporating healthy oils into your diet, you're doing your tummy a favor. Your digestive system will naturally correct itself as the digestive enzymes are activated by the presence of the quinoa oil. You can use it in the same ways you do coconut oil, avocado oil and olive oil.

Due to the high amounts of omega-6 fatty acids, it's incredibly good for the skin because of its natural amounts of linoleic acids as well as much needed antioxidants. The skin can be incredibly sensitive to bacteria and the free radicals that exist in our everyday environment. If you're regularly thinking about how to protect your skin from all the harmful entities that contribute to signs of aging or sun damage, try adding this oil into your skin-care regimen. It will likely provide you with some needed moisture and the omega-6 fatty acids that your skin so desperately craves.

An oil that can be used in numerous ways is to be treasured. Instead of hoarding and collecting unnecessary products, which likely also have harmful ingredients within them, purchasing a few key oils will have your hair and skin looking divine. Thankfully, sacha inchi oil is one of them. Due to the level of omega-3 fatty acids within the oil, it helps to lock in needed hydration of both the skin and hair as well as to repair any damage that it may unduly suffer. It's also known to be a great way to help protect both from sun damage in those blazing summer months. Keep some of this multipurpose oil on hand for these beauty needs.

Reviewed By Ray Spotts Your skin and hair need specific ingredients and components to help remain healthy, clear and manageable. Ben oil helps to do this in a myriad of ways. While you may be unfamiliar with the term ben oil, it's also referred to in some circles as moringa oleifera, or moringa oil.

Reviewed By Ray Spotts Traditionally and historically found in the Philippines, there is a nut chock full of many impressive nutrients and positive compounds called the Pili nut. It has been known as an Asian delicacy for many decades but is relatively new to Western culture. Due to its high levels of beta-carotene, fatty acids and other important ingredients, it is known to be an oil that can be used for many different reasons. Here are some of the most popular.

A great external option for this oil is the skin. It has a very high amount of vitamin E and can be used to help combat signs of aging. The cell membrane that is often affected by free radicals and environmental outliers is no match for tigernut oil! So many are on what seems like a constant quest to figure out just how to keep the skin looking youthful and supple. There are so many different types of natural oils that come from seeds or fruits or herbs that can do just that without all those harmful ingredients found in certain over-the-counter products. Try adding a couple of drops of tigernut oil to your cleanser or your toner and enjoy the fading of lines, wrinkles and age spots on the troubled parts of your skin.

Reviewed By Ray Spotts An oil that is unfamiliar to many people, lallemantia oil, comes from a flowering plant that often appears purple. The seed itself that yields the oil contains a high amount of linolenic acid, up to 68%, which makes it a rich source of the element and makes the oil highly valuable. The lallemantia plant has traditionally been found in specific parts of Europe, such as Greece. Its linolenic acid allows it to be worthwhile and beneficial in a myriad of ways.