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  2. Blackcurrant seed oil - Wikipedia

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    Blackcurrant seed oil is derived from the seeds of ribes nigrum]] (black currant, or European currant). It contains an unusually high amount of omega-6 (15–20 percent) as well as a high amount of omega-3 fatty acids (12–14 percent). It also contains linoleic acid as well as 2–4 percent stearidonic acid.

  3. γ-Linolenic acid - Wikipedia

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    The seed oil of Oenothera biennis (evening primrose) is a source of GLA. From GLA, the body forms dihomo-γ-linolenic acid (DGLA). This is one of the body's three sources of eicosanoids (along with AA and EPA.) DGLA is the precursor of the prostaglandin PGH 1, which in turn forms PGE 1 and the thromboxane TXA 1.

  4. Topical gels - Wikipedia

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    Topical gel. The texture of topical gels is less greasy as it contains a higher proportion of water compared with cream and ointment. [3] [1] [2] [8] These gels have an excellent spreading property and cooling effect due to solvent evaporation, and also has a higher retention time on the skin.

  5. Liniment - Wikipedia

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    Liniment (from Latin: linere, meaning "to anoint"), also called embrocation and heat rub, is a medicated topical preparation for application to the skin. Some liniments have a viscosity similar to that of water; others are lotion or balm; still, others are in transdermal patches , soft solid sticks, and sprays.

  6. Black salve - Wikipedia

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    Black salve, also known by the brand name Cansema, is an ineffective and unsafe alternative cancer treatment. The product is commonly classified as an escharotic—a topical paste which destroys skin tissue and leaves behind a scar called an eschar . [ 1 ]

  7. List of essential oils - Wikipedia

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    Coconut oil, used for skin, food, and hair; Coffee oil, used to flavor food. Coriander oil; Costmary oil (bible leaf oil), formerly used medicinally in Europe; still used as such in southwest Asia. [8] Discovered to contain up to 12.5% of the toxin β-thujone. [9] Costus root oil; Cranberry seed oil, equally high in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty ...

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