The Latin name for borage is Borago officinalis.
The most commonly used other name is starflower, for the shape of the flowers.
It is also know in various places as: Bugloss, Burrage, Herb of Gladness, and Borak.
The English name for karpuravalli is Indian borage, or Mexican mint.
The botanical name for borage is Borago officinalis.
The English name of the omavalli plant is Indian borage.
Borago officinalis, is an annual herb in the Boraginaceae family.
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.
The English name for panikoorka is Indian borage or Mexican mint.
The English name for karpuravalli leaf is Indian Borage or Mexican Mint.
Borage has culinary uses, the raw leaves are reminiscent of cucumber with a prickly texture. Borage blossoms are used as garnish and may be crystallized to decorate cakes.
The leaves, flowers, and seeds of borage have medicinal properties.
The Tamil name for sage tea is "கற்பூரவள்ளி தேநீர்" (Karpooravalli tea), named after the herb commonly known as Indian borage or country borage. It is known for its medicinal properties and pleasant taste.
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.
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