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Borage is a highly valued
Herbal Oil
Borage 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, however internal use should be supervised by a qualified herbalist.
Borage has been recommended for various skin diseases for its depurative and sudorific properties. Borage seed oil is safely used both as a supplement to correct EFA deficiencies, and in topical skin applications. This oil should not be heated, and must be used cold to take full advantage of its health benefits. For topical applications, either apply directly, or mix with other oils and ingredients after all heating has taken place. 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.
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| Reports that Borage seed oil contains toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids have been found to be false. Mountain Rose Herbs The leaves and flowers contain a small amount of PAs, the same problematic compounds that have limited the use of comfrey. The presence of these alkaloids is much lower than in comfrey, and would require ingestion of large amounts for a sustained period to become harmful - use caution and common sense. Not recommended for long term use, or while pregnant. |
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Preparation Methods :Borage oil may be taken as a supplement, mixed into food, or used in topical applications as an additive in a 10% ratio with other base oils. This oil should not be heated, and must be used cold to retain health benefits. The young leaves can be used fresh in salads, cooked like spinach, or infused as a tea. The flowers can be candied, or added to teas.
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Borage EFA oil for Skin*
Borage leaf tea, wine*
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Certified Organic Borage Seed Oil |  A high GLA Borage oil made from pure cold pressed seeds with a nice deep color, and pleasant taste. |
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Borage for :Kidneys |
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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. Maud Grieve, Modern Herbal Vol 1 (1931) |
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Borage Seed Oil for :Skin disorders,psoriasis, eczema |
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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 for :Kidneys |
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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. Maud Grieve, Modern Herbal Vol 1 (1931) |
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Borage Seed Oil for :Skin disorders,psoriasis, eczema |
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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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blue flowering borage plants
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.
Borage prefers a sunny spot in well drained, slightly acidic soil. The plants grow to a height of 3 feet, and need a lot of room, at least a square foot around each plant. Borage is an annual, that will self seed, in fact you will need to keep watch for young plants coming up in unwanted places in your garden. Easy and cheap to grow from seed. Harvest the young leaves as needed, and the flowers in full bloom.
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 Ego Borago - (I, Borage)
Gaudia semper ago. - (Bring always courage.)
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According to Dioscorides and Pliny, Borage was the famous Nepenthe of Homer, which when drunk steeped in wine, brought absolute forgetfulness. Grieve, Maude Modern Herbal (1931)
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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 & Benefits
