Borage - The Healing Qualities Of The Herb Revealed (Part 1)

The article describes the healing qualities of borage, as well as, simple recipe on how to make effective remedy to treat various health problems, including insomnia, anxiety, depression, gallstones, nephrolith, gout and many more.

Borage is an annual or biennial with a stem growing to a height of 100 centimeters. The branched stem, branches and leaves are covered with rough hairs. The leaves have pleasant fresh cucumber like aroma and taste. Blossoms are usually light blue in color. However, white blossoms are sometimes observed. Blossoms are arranged in curlicues. The herb blooms in June and July. If the weather is warm, the plant might bloom even till September.

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Borage is often cultivated in garden as culinary plant and medical herb. In addition, it is proven to be excellent for nectar. You should collect leaves, blossoms and tops of the herb during the florescence of it. You should dry the herbs at a room temperature in a well-ventilated room. You can dry them in a drying camera, as well, as long as a temperature does not exceed 40 degrees Celsius. If you use the herb in food, you should use fresh leaves. Leaves add a fresh cucumber like taste and aroma to your salad. You can use the blossoms to decorate your salad. They are eatable.

1. Borage tops are said to contain up to 30 percent mucilaginous substances, tannins, saponins, organic acids (such as, citric acid, malic acid and lactic acid), flavonoids, resinous substances, ascorbic acid, cyclic ethanol, pyrrolizidine alkaloid, potassic salts and other biologically active substances. The plant contains oil rich in vitamin E, allantoin and linoleic acid, which is the source of prostaglandins.
2. The herb has anti-inflammatory, anodyne and metabolism regulating action.
3. An infusion made of borage tops is used to regulate metabolism, stabilize the performance of nervous system, fight insomnia and anxiety, combat depression, treat cardiac neurosis and deal with unpleasant premenstrual symptoms. In addition, you can use it to treat rheumatism, gallstones, nephrolith and gout. In order to make the infusion, you should infuse 2 tablespoons of granulated tops with a glass of boiling water and leave the tincture to brew for 5 hours. Afterwards, decant the infusion and take 2 tablespoons of it 5-6 times a day. The course of treatment should last for 1-2 weeks.
4. Borage remedies are used externally, as well, to treat skin diseases, sore and inflammation. The most effective remedy is said to be poultice of fresh juice and infusion.

Borage - The Healing Qualities Of The Herb Revealed (Part 1)