Borage
borago officinalis



Parts Usually Used
Herb, flowers, leaves and seeds

WARNING
Contact with the fresh leaves may cause
dermatitis in sensitive persons.
Prolonged use of borage is not advisable.

CULINARY
Gather the leaves when the plant is coming into flower.
Strip them off singly and reject any that are stained and insect-eaten.
Pick only on a fine day, when the sun has dried off the dew.

Young shoots of borage leaves can be used
in salads and are quite tasty.
As they get older and "hairy-er" they aren't quite as palatable.

Nutrient Content
Potassium

It's good for depression.

ACTIONS
CONDITION
CRITTERS
HABITAT
Leaves and Flowers
LORE
MAGICAL PROPERTIES