Borage Tincture 
2 oz 
 
The herb is known to be rich in gamma linolenic acid, the Omega-6 Fatty Acid that is as essential for overall health. The herb is believed to act as a restorative agent on the adrenal cortex. In other words, Borage Leaf extract will revive and renew adrenal glands after medical treatments of cortisone or steroids. This explains the ancient uses for Borage to uplift and strengthen the spirits, especially in times of grief. Today’s translation of this healing herbal extract is to help people deal with everyday stress and exhaustion. 
 
Borage leaf extract has been used by herbalist in the prevention of cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. It is also used to soothe the body’s mucous membranes, suppress inflammation and help ease arthritis and rheumatism. It has been advocated for other disorders such as ulcerative colitis and Sjorgren’s syndrome. Borage has antibacterial effects against Helicobacter pylori, the bacteria that causes stomach ulcers. 
 
The healthy fats are also used to delay male baldness naturally, as well as other types of hair loss. It also improves skin’s water retention and provides nourishment to dry or damaged hair. As an anti-inflammatory, it is said to also help to relieve inflammatory conditions such as eczema, seborrheic dermatitis and other skin conditions. 
 
Some believe that Borage leaf herbal extract may be the perfect remedy for treating a hangover or preventing them. 
 
Borage herbal remedies are also excellent for the treatment of individuals with nervous disorders such as excessive apprehension, persistent worry or anxiety, including mild to long term depression, which is affecting many people these days. It has been found that high-dose, concentrated omega-3 fatty acids have effective mood stabilizing and antidepressant effects on people with bipolar disorder. 
 
Borage is thought to be a gland balancer that helps to regulate hormonal systems and is said to be effective in helping to relieve depression and mood swings. 
 
It has been used to increase breast milk production and is one of the most popular herbs among women for treating premenstrual syndrome (PMS), as well as menopausal symptoms. Borage has proved to be an excellent alternative medicine to cure fibrocystic breast disease due to its high gamma linolenic acid (GLA) content. Borage helps in the prevention and treatment of many female conditions, like PMS, female infertility, endometriosis, hot flash, cramping during ovulation, breast tenderness, swelling and bloating from water retention and other problems. During the period of menopause in women, estrogen production is taken over by the adrenal glands and Borage Leaf liquid extract is very effective and useful in the stimulating of this gland as this crucial juncture.
 
Externally, Borage has been used in eyewashes, gargles, mouthwashes and poultices, but contact with the leaves may cause dermatitis in sensitive persons.