Borage

Species (Family)
Borag officinalis L. (Boraginaceae)


Synonyms(s)
Beebread, Bee Plant, Burrage, Starflower (oil)


Part(s) Used
Herb

Food Use
Borage is occasinally used in salads and soups


Herbal User
Borage is stated to possess diaphoretic, expectorant, tonic, anti-inflammatory and galactogue properties. Traditionally, borage has been used to treatmany ailments including fevers, coughs and depression. Borage is also reputted to act as a restorative agent on the adrenal cortex. Borage oil (starflower oil) is used as an lternative source to evening primrose oil for gamolenic acid.


Dosage
Infusion Two 5-mL spoonfuls of dried herb to one cup boiling water three times daily.


Tincture 1-4 mL three times daily


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