BORAGE

BORAGE	(Borago officinalis)
Other Names	Bugloss, Burrage, Common Bugloss.
Description	Borage is a hardy annual plant that is widely cultivated and native to Southern Europe. It grows to 2 feet, producing large wrinkled, fuzzy leaves and droopy bluish or purplish star shaped flowers that bloom from June through August.
Classification	Moist
Taste	Slightly sweet
Balance Yin/Yang	Cold
Humor
Uses/Applications	Use Borage for feverish colds, depression, grief, anxiety, dry skin, and menstrual irregularity. The leaves are also used to stimulate milk in nursing mothers and for dry raspy coughs.
	*Leaves*
	Infusion	Take in the early stages of lung disorders or feverish colds. Lactating mothers may combine it with Fennel to stimulate milk.
	Tincture	Take as a tonic following steroid therapy and for stress.
	Juice	Drink for depression, grief, or anxiety.
	Lotion	Use for irritated dry skin or nervous rash
	*Seeds*
	Capsules	Take for eczema or rheumatoid arthritis. It is also sometimes helpful in some cases of menstrual irregularity, IBS, or for hangovers.
	*Flowers*
	Syrup	Take a syrup made from the infusion as an expectorant for coughs. It can be combined with Mullein or Marshmallow.
Combinations	For coughs combine with Mullein or Marshmallow. To stimulate milk flow combine with Fennel.
Constituents	Saponins, Mucilage, Tannins.
Action	Adrenal, Stimulant, Diuretic, Anti-Rheumatic, Expectorant.
Food Values	None.
Part Used	Leave, Flowers, Seeds.
Collection	The leaves can be picked as early as 2 months after the seeds are planted. The flowers can be picked as soon as they bloom.
Preparation	*Capsules*	Take 500 ml. oil in capsule form as a daily supplement.
	*Infusion*	Add 4 Tsp. dried leaves to 1 cup boiling water. Steep for 5 minutes, then strain. Take three times per day.
	*Juice*	Make pulp from fresh leaves. Take 10 ml. three times per day.
Growing Directions	Borage will do well in just about any garden soil, but optimum conditions are rich, moist soil, and full sun. Borage can easily be grown indoors. Remember, Borage does not always flower the first year but it will the second year. It is self propagating.
History	The great herbalist, John Gerward quotes “Ego borago guaudia semper ago,” meaning Borage always brings courage. Modern research has proven this to be true. The plant is known to stimulate the adrenal glands, encouraging the production of adrenaline, the “fight or flight” hormone, which gears the body for action in stressful situations. Since Elizabethan times the pretty blue flowers have been added to salads to lighten ones mood, a practice chefs still carry on. Since Roman times Borage has been famed as a cheerful plant report to stimulate the mind and bring courage. During the Middle Ages ladies would embroider it on the hankies they gave to the knights.
Additional Information	1. The fleshy, course leaves can be used as an adrenal tonic for stress or to counter the lingering effects of steroid therapy. 2. Traditionally the flowers were added to wine to “make men merry.” 3. The oil extract is used as an alternative to Evening Primrose and commercial capsules are available.
Cautions	1. Do not use for extended periods. 2. Contact may cause dermatitis.
Magick Information	There is no magical value.

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