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Borage leaves

Botanicals / Herbs

Also known as: Starflower
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Borago officinalis

Description: Borage is an annual flowering plant native to north Africa, Asia and Europe. It is from boraginaceae family. Its leaves are used medicinally.

Oral Uses

  • Alcohol hangover RatingRating

    Borage leaves alleviate alcohol hangover symptoms. Take borage leaves daily, in divided doses, for many days, as suggested on the label.

  • Bronchitis RatingRating

    Borage leaves are anti-inflammatory and demulcent; they reduce respiratory inflammation and soothe mucous membranes. Take borage leaves daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Cough RatingRating

    Borage leaves are demulcent; they soothe mucous membranes and relieve cough. Take borage leaves daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • General respiratory inflammation RatingRating

    Borage leaves are anti-inflammatory and demulcent; they reduce respiratory inflammation and soothe mucous membranes. Take borage leaves daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • General vein conditions RatingRating

    Borage leaves stimulate vein circulation. Take borage leaves daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Recovery from illness RatingRating

    Borage leaves are adrenal tonic; they strengthen adrenals; accelerate recovery. Take borage leaves daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Sore throat RatingRating

    Borage leaves are decongestant and expectorant; they soothe sore throat. Take borage leaves daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Nervine RatingRatingRating

    Borage leaves are nervine; they tone and balance nervous system. Take borage leaves daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Adaptogen RatingRating

    Borage leaves are adaptogen; they increase stress resistance. Take borage leaves daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Adrenal tonic RatingRating

    Borage leaves are adrenal tonic; they strengthen adrenals. Take borage leaves daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antidepressant RatingRating

    Borage leaves are antidepressant; they alleviate depression. Take borage leaves daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Cardiac tonic RatingRating

    Borage leaves are cardiac tonic; they strengthen the heart. Take borage leaves daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Demulcent RatingRating

    Borage leaves are demulcent; they soothe mucous membranes. Take borage leaves daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Depurative RatingRating

    Borage leaves are depurative and blood cleanser. Take borage leaves daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Topical Uses

  • Bruises RatingRating

    Borage leaves alleviate bruises and reduce tenderness and inflammation. Apply borage leaves containing topical preparation daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Insect bites RatingRating

    Borage leaves are anti-inflammatory; they have a soothing action and accelerate healing. Apply borage leaves containing topical preparation daily, for many days, as suggested on the label.

  • Boils Rating

    Borage leaves clear infection; alleviate symptoms. Apply borage leaves containing topical preparation daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • General skin inflammation Rating

    Borage leaves are anti-inflammatory; they have a soothing action and accelerate healing. Apply borage leaves containing topical preparation daily, for many days, as suggested on the label.

  • Rash Rating

    Borage leaves alleviate symptoms. Apply borage leaves containing topical preparation daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take borage leaves daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Borage leaves may cause constipation. Do not use it if you have liver disease and for long periods of time. The safety for pregnant or nursing women, for children and for people with kidney disease is unknown.

Available Forms

Borage leaves are available in capsule, powder and bulk form.

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