Borage

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🌿Ingredients: Borage (Borago officinalis) aerial parts in plant-based capsules or powder. 💊Capsule: HPMC plant fibre. 🌱Typical Daily Intake - 2 to 4 capsules daily1–2 g daily (approx. 1–2 tsp)Mix 1–2 tsp into warm water, juice, or a smoothie once or twice daily.. Best taken in the morning and/or with meals. May support adrenal function and help with stress, inflammation, or skin conditions..

 

Traditional Background

Borage has been treasured in European folk medicine for centuries as a herb to “lift the spirits”, support courage and nourish the adrenals. Rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) when used as an oil, the whole herb has traditionally been used to support mood, hormones, skin and the body’s response to stress.

Active Constituents

Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA): Borage is one of the richest natural sources of GLA, an omega-6 fatty acid involved in healthy inflammatory balance, hormone signalling and skin integrity (especially emphasised in borage oil products).

Mucilage & Polyphenols: The herb also contains soothing mucilage and antioxidant polyphenols that support tissues and help buffer stress.

Minerals & Micronutrients: Traditional use also values borage as a gentle mineral and tonic herb for overall vitality.

Traditional Uses

Adrenal & Stress Support: Borage has been considered a classic herb for “adrenal exhaustion” and nervous depletion, traditionally used to support resilience and emotional balance.

Hormonal & Women’s Wellness: GLA-rich herbs like borage have been used to support premenstrual comfort, breast tenderness and general hormonal balance.

Skin & Joint Comfort: By supporting healthy inflammatory responses, borage is traditionally used to assist with skin dryness and general musculoskeletal comfort.

Mood & Emotional Tone: Historically associated with “courage and joy”, borage has been used as a gentle mood-lifting tonic.

Properties

Nutritive, gently adrenal-supportive, mildly anti-inflammatory (traditional), emollient, tonic, supportive of skin, hormonal and nervous system balance.

Key Traditional Applications

Borage has been traditionally used to support:

  • Adrenal and stress resilience
  • Hormonal balance and premenstrual comfort
  • Skin hydration and general skin wellness
  • Healthy inflammatory responses in joints and tissues
  • Mood and emotional balance

Important Notes

Borage is generally well-tolerated at typical supplemental doses. As with all herbs that may influence hormones or inflammatory pathways, individuals on medications or with chronic conditions should consult their healthcare practitioner before use.

Not usually recommended during pregnancy unless under professional supervision.

This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products.