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Information About The Herb Borage
General Information Botanical Name: Borago officinalis Common Name: Bugloss, Burrage, Common Bugloss Plant Family: Boraginaceae Origin: Borage was originally from Aleppo. History: There is some doubt as to the name's origin: A corruption of the Latin corrago, from cor, 'the heart' and ago, 'I bring', because of its cordial effects; or from the French bourra or Italian borra meaning 'hair or wool', both from the Latin burra, 'a flock of wool'; or from the Celtic barrach meaning 'a man of courage'. Borage was called 'the Herb of Gladness' and was a favorite of ancient scholars and writers. Pliny called it 'Euphrosium' and wrote that 'it maketh a man merry and joyeth'. It is classed as 'a herb of Jupiter'. Contains:
Borage was the famous 'Nepenthe of Homer that when steeped in wine, brought absolute forgetfulness' (Dioscorides) and was one of the four cardinal flowers of the ancients. Medicinal Part used: Herb, Leaves and Flowers Borage was used since olden times:
Borage is commonly used for: Blood Conditions
Brain and Nervous System Conditions
Cardiovascular Conditions
Female Conditions
Genitourinary Conditions
Glandular Conditions
Inflammatory Conditions
Liver Conditions
Respiratory Tract Conditions
It is used as a gargle for:
Externally it is used as a poultice for:
Other Uses:Flowers can be:
Other
Action:
Caution: Contact with the fresh leaves may cause dermatitis in sensitive people. Drug Interactions: Do not use Borage without first talking to your practitioner or healthcare provider if your are taking any of the following medications:
Global Herbal Supplies has Borage available in the following forms: |
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