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KOMKOMMERKRUID, BERNAGIE, Borago officinalis |
| Parts used: Herb |
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Saponins, Mucilage, Tannins, Choline, Precursors of adrenal hormones. Minerals; Potassium and calcium |
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| Actions |
Indications |
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Diuretic |
Improves circulation to kidneys, skin problems, oedema, arthritis, herpes simplex |
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Demulcent |
Restorative to the adrenal cortex |
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Anti-inflammatory |
Heart disease, bronchitis, inflammatory bronchi, infections |
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Diaphoretic |
Fevers |
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Galactagogue |
Increases milk flow |
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Aperient |
Externally, poultice for Inflammation |
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Herbal extract,
30-60mL per week |
Energetics: Cooling, astringent, sweet, bitter, pungent |
Meridians: lung, large intestine, heart, kidney, bladder |
Caution: Due to pyrrolizidine alkaloid content Borage should be used with caution |
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