Plant Remedies Borage

The Common Borage is a hardy annual plant coming originally from Aleppo, but now naturalised in most parts of Europe. Medicinally, it is known to stimulate the adrenal glands, encouraging the production of adrenaline which helps the body in stressful situations.

Traditionally the pretty blue flowers were added to wine to make men merry and also used in cough syrups. They can also be sued for dry rasping coughs and feverish states.

Potassium, calcium, Saponins, mucilage, tannins, vitamin C.

The seeds contain essential fatty acids

The leaves and flowers are traditionally used as an adrenal stimulant, promote lactation, diuretic, anti-rheumatic and to promote sweating. The seeds are traditionally used to relieve eczema, anti-rheumatic, relieve irritable bowel syndrome and regulate menstruation.

Infusion This has been traditionally used in the early stages of lung disorder.

Tincture This is traditionally used following steroidal therapy and for stress (10ml three times per day).

Juice This is traditionally used for depression, grief and anxiety. Pulp the fresh leaves and drink 10ml of the juice 3 times daily.

Seeds This is traditionally used as a supplement for eczema and rheumatoid arthritis. 500mg of oil in capsule form. It can be used as an alternative to evening primrose oil for rheumatic or menstrual disorders.