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Borago officinalis, Borage


Borago officinalis, Borage

Borage oil is a vegetable oil derived from a blue-flowering plant (Borago officinalis). Rosmarinic acid has been identified as the constituent with antioxidant properties.

Actions
Febrifuge, adrenal tonic, anti-inflammatory

Uses
pleurisy, peritonitis

Contraindications
pyrrolizidine alkaloids - Toxic to the liver

 

 

 

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