Borage, Borago officinales

For cardiovascular function, bronchitis, and mucus membranes of the mouth and throat. Also helps inflammation and detoxifies the body. High in minerals, borage is an adrenal tonic and gland balancer.

Therapeutic Actions: Aperient, Anti-rheumatic, Bitter, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Depurative, Mildly diuretic, Emollient, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Laxative, Lenitive, Pectoral, Sudorific, Mildly sedative, Stimulant, Tonic.

Good for reducing fever and restoring vitality after a long illness. Stimulates milk flow in nursing mothers. Considered as a calmative for the nervous system. Useful with pulmonary disorders and for peritonitis. Strengthens the heart and expels poisons, especially of snake and insect.

Other indications: coughs, itch, ringworm infection, scabies, ulcers (as a gargle), depression. May be effective in eliminating intestinal worms. As a cold infusion, it is a tonic and a vulnerary for sores and wounds. Helpful with female disorders and increases menstrual flow. Also used for epilepsy and for most skin problems.

Ingredients

Borage, Distilled Water, 20% Alcohol.

Instructions

Use 6-12 drops in juice or water, under the tongue, or as desired. May be taken 3 times daily. Shake well. Store in cool, dark place. Keep out of reach of children.