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[[File:Borage.JPG|thumb|350px|left|Borage]]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., Liu Li Ju, 琉璃苣, 琉璃苣, 玻璃苣, لسان الثور, حمحم, Borač, Boražina, Volujsko uho, Brotnák, Bořeč, ボリジ, ルリヂサ,Boriji, Ruridisa, ದೊಡ್ಡಪತ್ರೆ, 보리지, Poriji, Doddapatreلِسَان الْثَوْر, حِمْحِم, Lisaan ath-Thaur, Lisan al-Thaur, Огуречная трава, Огуречник аптечный, Ogurechnaya trava, Ogurechnik aptechnyj Himhim, Hamham, Berroya, Borrai<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]]

* Borage seed oil is POSSIBLY SAFE for most adults and children as long as it is free of dangerous chemicals called pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs)Potentially unsafe. Borage plant parts including the leaf, flowersuch as flowers, leaves and seed can seeds may contain PAs. PAs pyrrolizidine alkaloids that can damage the liver or and may be a cause of cancer, especially when used if taken in high doses or for a long timeexcess amount and prolonged period. Only use products * Possibly safe. Processed Borage seed oil that are certified to be pyrrolizidine alkaloid free are considered to be safe both for topical application and labeled PA-freeby ingestion.*Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It’s important to avoid borage products that might contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs)May cause allergic reaction. PAs are a risk to the mother Borage because they can cause serious liver disease of its hairy or bristly leaves and might stems may cause cancer. PAs are also a risk skin allergic reaction to the infant because they might cause birth defects and they can pass into breast milksensitive people. Researchers aren’t even sure if borage products .* Children: Borage seed oil that are certified PA-as pyrrolizidine alkaloid free are safe during pregnancy can be used safely to children.* Pregnancy and breast-feeding. It’s best to stay safe and avoid using borage.*Bleeding disorders: There is some concern that borage seed oil might prolong bleeding time and increase are no sufficient studies done to determine the risk safe use of bruising and bleedingBorage herbal medicine during pregnancy. If you have Although Borage has been used to promote milk production for breast feeding mothers, it is still best to consult your pediatrician or a bleeding disorder, competent health practitioner before use borage with caution.*Liver disease: Borage products containing hepatotoxic may contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA) might make liver disease worse.*Surgery: Borage might increase the risk of bleeding during and after surgery. Stop taking borage at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.* Medications that increase the break down of other medications by the can cause or worsen existing liver (Cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) inducers) interacts with BORAGE* Medications that slow blood clotting (Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs) interacts with BORAGE* Medications used during surgery (Anesthesia) interacts with BORAGE==Benefits and uses of Borage are==Borage seed oil contains a fatty acid called [[gamma-linolenic acid]] (GLA). GLA seems to have anti-inflammatory effects. Borage flower might have an antioxidant effectdiseases.* Improving symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) when used with Just like in any other medications that reduce pain and swelling (anti-inflammatory medications). There is some evidence that taking borage seed oil in combination with conventional painkilling or anti-inflammatory medications might help decrease symptoms herbal medicines, moderation of RA after six weeks of treatment. The improvement appears to last for up to 24 weeks. Improvement use is measured as a decrease in the number and severity of tender and swollen jointsrecommended.* Improving the function of the lungs in critically ill patients. There Prolonged use is some evidence that borage seed oil, when taken in combination with eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), might reduce the number of days spent in the intensive care unit (ICU) and the length of time a breathing machine is needed by patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).*Improving growth and development in premature infants. Infant formula supplemented with fatty acids from borage oil and fish oils seems to improve growth and development of the nervous system in infants born early, especially boysdiscouraged.

== References 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.*Diuretic. Borage is used to remove excess liquid from the body, and is believed to help remove toxins. * Sudorific. Borage is known to contain choline that stimulates the glands that produce sweat and cools the body. Because of this cooling property of borage, it is used to treat fever, bronchitis, colds and flu.* to treat arthritis. Borage is rich in essential fatty acids that help to relieve pain associated with arthritis.* sedative action. Borage contains niacin or nicotinic-acid that may have positive effects against anxiety, stress and nervousness.* Another disease that may be caused by lack of fatty acids is macular degeneration. Borage may also be used for the prevention and treatment of macular degeneration.* being studied on its effect to breast cancer. * Rich in omega-6 fatty acid that is found to have positive effect against breast tumor growth.* Used in the treatment of prostate gland inflammation such as prostatitis.* Promotes digestion and helps to relieve stomach aches such as gastritis and irritable bowel syndrome.* Used to treat skin infections and inflammation such as dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, pimples, herpes, nail fungus, etc.* A poultice of crushed Borage leaves is also used to relieve insect bites and stings, reduce swelling and bruising and is also helpful for clearing up boils and rashes.* Borage tea is also used to promote milk production for lactating mothers* Borage is also used to treat hangover