Borage
Borago Officinalis
I have plenty of this plant in my garden and at the allotment.
She is a very good companion and protector of other plants as she attracts large buzzing insects that dominate their air space. It is a restorative agent of the adrenal cortex, which means that it will revive and renew the adrenal glands.
Leaves and seeds stimulate milk flow in nursing mother .
Beautiful to be added in a salad or frozen in ice cube to make your drinks glamours and specials !
It is toxic for pets and horses !
What is it useful for ?
It can be used internally and externally. I used mixed in a formula for Adrenals as it acts as a restorative agent on the adrenal cortex, renewing adrenal glands after treatment with cortisone or steroids.
How to use it
I use externally making a poultice for inflammatory swellings.
Her flowers in the salad but make sure hairs are removed as they aggravate the throat.
Make your own
As Infusion pouring a cup of boiling water into 2 Tsp of dried herb and leaves to infuse for 10-15 min.
Should not be taken in large doses or over and extended period of time as the plant ( not the oil) may cause toxicity in th eliver.