Produces prostaglandins, reduces plaque on artery walls and blood clots, anti-inflammatory properties, aids the immune system, adaptogenic, demulcent, diuretic, expectorant.
Omega-6 essential fatty acids including gamma linolenic acid.
Cough suppressant, expectorant and laxative.
Borage oil comes from the seeds of the Borago. The oil is used to treat skin conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis and eczema, as well as diabetes, ADHD and premenstrual syndrome.
The borage plant is characterised by having star-shaped flowers and this has led to it being commonly known by the name of starflower. This name is also given to an oil which is extracted from the plant's seeds. It follows that borage oil and starflower oil are two names for the same substance.
Borage isn't cortizone, but helps your body to produce its own cortizone by stimulating the adrenal gland. To get the benefit of borage, you would consume it in a tea or infusion.
Starflower oil is from the seeds of the borage plant (Borago Officinalis).
Borage oil can cause several side effects, including gastrointestinal issues such as diarrhea, nausea, and stomach cramps. It may also lead to skin reactions like rash or irritation in some individuals. Additionally, borage oil contains high levels of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which can increase the risk of bleeding, especially when taken with anticoagulant medications. It's important to consult a healthcare professional before starting borage oil, especially for those with existing health conditions or on medication.
Volatile oil of rosemary: antioxidant, anticarcinogenic, circulatory stimulant, hypotonic. Essential oil of rosemary: antibacterial, antifungal, liver tonic, astringent, emmenagogue, and more . . .
Not to be used by pregnant women as medicinal remedies. Essential oil of fennel is toxic in doses as small as 5 ml, the volatile oil should not be ingested.
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The oil from eucalyptus trees, which are native to Australia, are known for medicinal properties
Infusion: Make a tea with 2 oz. of fresh leaves, let steep for 10 minutes, drink 3 times a day. Borage oil: 100-300 mg. daily. Best to be supervised by medical practitioner.