Borage herb

 Borage (Borago officinalis) is an annual plant with blue flowers in the shape of stars, its stem and leaves covered with coarse, prickly hairs. It has been used since the Middle Ages for medicinal purposes, including: treating colds and increasing milk secretion in women.

 Everything you need to know about the benefits of borage comes to you in the following:

 Borage's tongue benefits

 Borage extracts are currently used for their many potential benefits. We mention the most important benefits of borage in the following:

 1. Reducing inflammation

 Because it has anti-inflammatory properties, borage seed oil protects against oxidative cell damage that leads to inflammation, and may help reduce pain and swelling caused by rheumatoid arthritis.

 2. Reducing asthma symptoms

 Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, borage extracts may relieve asthma symptoms by relieving inflammation and reducing swelling in the airways, and may also contribute to the treatment of acute respiratory distress syndrome.

 3. Improve skin health

 Borage seed oil is high in antioxidants and gamma linoleic acid, which are essential for maintaining healthy skin.

 4. Improving the growth of premature babies

 The fatty acids found in borage seed oil help in the growth and development of the nervous system in premature babies. These fatty acids extracted from borage seed oil may be found in some types of infant formula.

 How to use the borage herb

 To get the benefits of borage, you can prepare borage tea by using the leaves and flowers of the herb through the following steps:

 Prepare oe cup of fresh or dried borage leaves and flowers.

 Heat one cup of water until it comes to a boil, then remove it from the heat.

 Soak the leaves and flowers in boiling water for 15-20 minutes.

 Strain the mixture into another cup, you can sweeten it with honey and then eat it warm.