Borage
Posted in featured selections on Aug 14th, 2007
We have both blue and white borage planted here at Touch the Earth farm, adding another edible flower and medicinal plant to our growing list.
The bright blue, star-shaped flowers make borage a lovely addition to dishes and a particularly beautiful cake garnish. They impart a slight cucumber flavor to dishes, making them a light and refreshing addition.
Medicinally, borage leaves can be used as a tonic for the adrenal glands, particularly useful after treatment with cortisone or steroids or simply as an antidote to stress. Some caution may be in order with regard to the amount taken, as the leaves may have an adverse affect on liver function if ingested in large amounts. Borage tea is also useful to stimulate and increase lactation, though it’s not advised for pregnant women.
Nutritionally, borage is high in potassium and the seed is a terrific source for GLA, gamma-linolenic acid, one of the essential fatty acids.
As always, educate yourself about the benefits and cautions of herbal rememdies.
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