The flowers and young leaves may be used to garnish salads. Candied borage flowers make attractive cake decorations. Chopped leaves can be added to soups and stews during the last few minutes of cooking. Borage does not dry well for culinary use. Medicinal Use Because it is a tonic plant for the adrenal glands, borage provides an invaluable support for a stressful lifestyle.
Borage is rich in minerals, especially potassium.
A tea made with borage helps to reduce fevers and ease chest colds. An infusion of borage acts as a galactogogue, promoting the production of milk in breastfeeding mothers. Other Uses Borage makes an excellent facial steam for improving very dry, sensitive skin. The flowers may be dried to add color to potpourri. Add our channel to your Pocket PC, Palm, or other wiresless device.