Lipids of seeds <i>Borago officinalis L. </i>(fam. <i>Boraginaceae</i>)
The lipid composition of Borago officinalis (fam. Boraginaceae) seeds introduced in the Botanical garden of Pyatigorsk State Pharmaceutical Academy was studied. The content of the neutral lipids (NL) and γ-linolenic acid (GLA) was determined with application to the different solvents and the oil extraction methods. Amount of the polar (PL): glycol (GL) and phospholipids (PL) was determined. The NL and PL composition was identified. It was established, the greatest amount (GLA) (18%) is in the triacylglycerols. The alkaloids (0.26% from the rest weight) was found in the rest after removal of lipids. The composition of the unsaponifiable components was established.