Traditionally it is said “I Borage Bring Courage”, it can help bring emotional fortitude and strength. It is used “to drive away sadness, dullness and melancholy”
An easy to grow herb anyone can grow and keep for those times you need an uplifting herb tea.
Borage has a restorative and tonic effect on the adrenal cortex, making it one of the many herb to help anyone suffering from chronic and long term stress.
Borage is an annual herb, which grows easily & quickly. It has a pretty star shaped blue and pink/purple flowers which are bee ‘magnets’. I often love sitting out in my garden, watch the bees flock to this little herb.
Herbal it is also used for fevers, colds, bronchitis and especially in convalescent. It has anti inflammatory effects and traditional has been used for rheumatism.
The time to collect the leaves is when the plant is flowering, cut and dry them and use as a herbal tea. To make an infusion (a tea) pour a cup of boil water over 2 teaspoons of dried herb and let it to infuse for about 10mins before drinking.