Herbal Update; Borage

Healthier main despite my sore throat I'm armed with my horn hound honey and still in search of flowers. I know it won't be long till our fields begin to blossom. I've already seen signs of chickweed Lupin and day lilies the lemon catnip lovage and Sage are already up from last year and this year the Burridge will be coming up. The use of borage leaves and flowers spanned from depression to flavorful wines. The young leaves can be pickled for a refreshing summertime condiment. Those fleshy bore actually WPS have a taste in fragrance reminiscent of fresh cucumbers. They had both texture and flavor to salads and cool summer drinks. The flowers are dainty and add a delightful charm to any punch bowl. The whole plant is high in calcium potassium and other minerals while Burridge is not a perennial like its cousin Comfrey. It will generously self seed. And if planted amongst a

strawberry patch will provide protection for the strawberries from disease and insects. Fish analysis is an old ancient plant that really deserves more research attention. The seeds of Burra contain high levels of gamma little lacke acid which would make it useful for some of the same disorders that evening primrose is commonly used. This is where the research comes in. How much of that gamma linoleic acid or L.A. is available in the leaves flowers and stems. But let's focus on what is known about these beautiful purplish flowers and succulent leaves. Boar ashes ancient reputation is one of the heart tonic. Again there could be some association here given that GOIA is a powerful anti blood clot or and has been shown to reduce blood pressure in animals with high blood pressure. Burridge can also relieve stress related palpitations historically

borish is said to have a relaxing effect and gives courage. A sad and grieving heart has often been soothed by a cup of borish tea. The adrenal glands those small glands that sit on top of our kidneys are greatly benefited by bresh the adrenal glands are constantly called into service. When we are under stress borish acts as a tonic and restorative agent to the adrenals. After medical treatment with cortisone or steroids borish can act as a tonic or restorative agent to revive and renew the adrenal glands. It is no wonder that Burridge can be used in conditions that require anti-inflammatory action such as arthritis rheumatism and pleurisy Borage is especially useful in colds and flus where the lungs may be affected because borish is an effective cough remedy. It's decongestant properties and

expectorate action make borish an excellent remedy for clearing excess mucous inflammation of the mucous membranes sore throats and chest congestion. The thick succulent leaves of borage provide mucilage to soothe any irritated condition of the throat or chest. Burridge is also a detoxifying herb that is both cooling and cleansing to the system. Brash is direct action also encourages the kidneys to assist in the detox of a cation process. Wherever there is excess heat or congestion bresh can induce sweating to clear fever and hasten the excretion of waste products through the skin. Brash is safe to use with childhood eruptive diseases such as measles and chicken pox taken as a tea can help clear skin rashes boils and acne or as a soothing mucilage make it effective for mucous membranes in the digestive tract

gastritis and irritable bowel syndrome. I respond well to Brashers healing properties both the leaves and seeds have a reputation for being a galactic or capable of increasing mother's milk when taking borage medicinally most authors warn against excessive consumption or taking borage over extended periods of time. I'm going to go see if I can soothe this throat with a cup of tea now. If you would like a bibliography of today's herbal update please write to me. Resign or rich care of W E R U the hen house Blue Hill falls over 4 6 1 5.