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Common Name | Borage |
| | Family | BORAGINACEAE Borage Family |
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| Parts Used: | seed oil, leaves,flowers |
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Mucilage, tannin, essential oil, potassium, calcium, pyrroli-zioline alkaloids |
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 Remedies using Borage
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Borage oil may be taken as a supplement, mixed into food, or used in topical applications. This oil should not be heated, and must be used cold to retain health benefits
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Borage has been recommended for various skin diseases for its depurative and sudorific properties. It is a member of the same family as comfrey, and may be considered as a limited alternative. The plant contains potassium and calcium combined with mineral acids. Borage leaf may be useful for gently strengthening adrenal functions, without the side effects of the more powerful licorice. |
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 "I, Borage always bring courage". Pliny
The ancient natural philosopher extolled the virtues of borage, pointing out its ability to counter melancholic states.Mabey, Richard ,32 |
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 Contains GLA, vitamins and minerals. Use as an additive in a 10% ratio with other base oils |
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| Arthritis,anti-inflammatory | | [369] Borage seed oil is used as an anti-inflammatory for chronic conditions, notably arthritis. Borage seeds are a good source of (GLA), the omega-6 fatty acid that the body uses to make an inflammation fighting, auto-immune-prostaglandins.
(Duke, James A, Ph.D. ) | | Kidneys | | [1236] By virtue of its saline constituents, it promotes the activity of the kidneys and for this reason is employed to carry off feverish catarrhs. Its demulcent qualities are due to the mucilage contained in the whole plant.
(Grieve, Maude ) | | Skin conditioner | | [1154] Borage oil has a very high content of essential unsaturated fatty acids, which are great skin conditioners and humectants that regulate the hydration of the skin.
| | Skin disorders,psoriasis, eczema | | [1146] Borage Seed Oil has the highest concentration of gamma linolenic acid (GLA) naturally found, higher than in any other plant source! Borage Seed Oil is known to be beneficial for both topical and internal applications. A good choice for skin disorders such as psoriasis and eczema, and sun damaged or aged skin. Regenerating and stimulating for all skin types.
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 Borage looks similar to its relative comfrey, with a more unruly nature. Plants grow to 3 feet in height and have unique, broad lance-shaped leaves and bright blue and star shaped flowers.
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 They are all three (borgage species) herbs of Jupiter, and under Leo, all great cordials and strengtheners of nature. The leaves or roots are to very good purpose used in putrid and pestilential fevers, to defend the heart, and help to resist and expel the poison or the venom of other creatures: the seed is of the like effect; and the seed and leaves are good to increase milk in women's breasts: the leaves, flowers, and seed, all or any of them, are good to expel pensiveness and melancholy; to clarify the blood, and mitigate heat in fevers. Nicholas Culpeper |
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Borage Medicinal Uses
