Borage / Borago Tops

Description

• PLANT:

Borage, Borago officinalis, is a plant native to North Africa. It is a beautiful plant that grows wild in the Mediterranean. It is cultivated and widely used throughout Europe.
Borage belongs to the Boraginaceae family and has the botanical name Borago officinalis; it is also known as bee plant and bee bread.
Its leaves are oval and toothed, with blue star-shaped flowers grouped in clusters.

• COMPOSITION:

Borage has very high levels of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and gamma linolenic acid, an important essential fatty acid.
Its composition also includes active constituents such as tannins, allantoin, mucilage, saponins and mineral salts.
It contains high levels of calcium and iron, potassium, zinc, vitamins B and C, and beta-carotene.

• COSMETIC PROPERTIES AND USES:

Among other properties, this plant can be used to reduce emotional fatigue and regulate nervous disorders.
It also speeds up wound healing.
The infusion can be used as a gargle to improve tonsillitis, laryngitis or even the health of weak or bleeding gums.
It is prepared as compresses and poultices to improve arthritis, bruises or injuries, gout, skin inflammation, irritation, hives, wounds and eczema.
Borage also has anti-inflammatory properties, which are used to reduce the itching and dryness associated with certain skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis.

• PRECAUTIONS

Borage is not recommended if you are taking anticoagulants. Consult your doctor.