Publisher's Synopsis
An annual herbaceous plant, Borage (Borago officinalis) is grown for its culinary and medicinal uses. Originally from the Mediterranean, it has now spread all across the globe. The star-shaped flowers and bristly leaves of the borage plant are its most distinctive features.
Some important features and applications of borage are as follows:
- If you're looking for an edible garnish for your salads, soups, or drinks, try using bordage leaves or flowers.
- The leaves are a delightful complement to recipes due to their gentle cucumber-like flavor.
- The possible health benefits of bordage have led to its usage in traditional medicine. Essential fatty acid gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) is abundant in it.
- It has a long history of usage in the treatment of inflammation, respiratory problems, and skin ailments. But before you use it for therapeutic purposes, you must consult with a healthcare practitioner.
- Borage is a popular companion plant in gardens due to its ability to draw pollinators, such as bees, which improve pollination for neighboring plants.
- As an annual plant, bordage is commonly farmed since it is easy to grow. It does best in full sun and soil that drains well.
- The plant is a lovely addition to gardens due to its hairy stems and leaves as well as its bright blue blossoms.
- Borage leaves can occasionally be steeped into a herbal tea. It is said that the tea might help calm people down and perhaps act as a light sedative.
- For pollinator-friendly gardens, borage is a popular choice since it attracts a variety of helpful insects, such as bees and butterflies.
