Other Names: Bee Plant, Beebread, Borage Flower, Borage Leaf, Borage Oil, Borage Seed Oil, Borago, Borago officinalis, Borraja, Bourrache, Bourrache Commune, Burage, Burrage, Common Borage, Common Bugloss, Cool Tankard, Feuille de Bourrache, Fleur de Bourrache, Huile de Bourrache, Huile de Graines de Bourrache, Langue de Bœuf, Ox's Tongue, Pain-des-Abeilles, Talewort, Starflower, Starflower Oil.<br>Borage is a plant. Its flowers and leaves, as well as the oil from its seeds are used as medicine.<br>See also : [[Borage Seed Oil]]
==Special Precautions of Borage==
* Potentially unsafe. Borage plant parts such as flowers, leaves and seeds may contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids that can damage the liver and may be a cause of cancer if taken in excess amount and prolonged period.* Possibly safe. Processed Borage seed oil that are certified to be pyrrolizidine alkaloid free are considered to be safe both for topical application and by ingestion.* May cause allergic reaction. Borage because of its hairy or bristly leaves and stems may cause skin allergic reaction to sensitive people..* Children: Borage seed oil that are certified as pyrrolizidine alkaloid free can be used safely to children.* Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There are no sufficient studies done to determine the safe use of Borage herbal medicine during pregnancy. Although Borage has been used to promote milk production for breast feeding mothers, it is still best to consult your pediatrician or a competent health practitioner before use.* Liver disease: Borage products may contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids that can cause or worsen existing liver diseases.* Just like in any other herbal medicines, moderation of use is recommended. Prolonged use is discouraged.
==Benefits and uses of Borage are==
Borage is also loaded with macronutrients, including vitamins A and C, niacin, thiamin, riboflavin and choline, and also contains proteins, fiber, minerals and other plant compounds. Vitamin C in borage makes it valuable for its anti-oxidant property while vitamin A is known to promote good eye sight.