Borage

Borage - Culinary Notes & Roots

Brought to the Americas from early European settlers, borage produces a superior bee honey. Borage has been used throughout history for both medicinal and culinary purposes. Culinary uses include: a flavoring for wine-based drinks, a salad ingredient; blossoms used to garnish drinks; flowers may be candied.

Borage - Herbal Medicine Uses

Medicinal uses for borage include:

borage has been used as a mood lifter when borage leaves & flowers are steeped; flavor is similar to cucumber

borage has been used as a body refueler

in treating sore throats

in reducing fever

used in the past in treating kidney & bladder issues

as a poultice to treat skin inflammation

in excess, borage may be harmful and when consumed over time may trigger cancer

PLEASE NOTE: Basil's House of Herbs is a collection of information and studies by Tom, a biologist and is intended for informational and reading purposes only. If you are considering using herbs for weight loss or medicinal purposes, please meet with your physician before doing such.

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