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The fresh young leaves are good for salads, although many people
dislike the fuzzy texture
A tea of borage flowers and mint is especially cooling in the summer.
Try freezing the flowers in an ice cube for a nice garnish to iced
tea, especially if you have a suitor. According to folklore, if
the person drinking the tea is someone you would like to marry,
it will give them the courage to propose.
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Medicinal
Borage is used for the following
expectorant
help the body to produce natural cortisone
diuretic
regulating menstruation
coughing
oily skin
clearing the chest
assist to fight rheumatism
relieving eczema
assist with soothing irritable bowel syndrome
Which part to use for borage herbal tea
The leaves and seeds are used for making the brew.
Making herbal tea
The standard way to make an infusion, unless otherwise specified,
is to pour a cup of boiling water over the material to be infused,
let it stand for 5 minutes, strain it, and drink it.
Fresh plant material
When the recipe refers to fresh plant material to be used, a 1/4
cup fresh material is used, following the method above.
Dried material
When the recipe refers to using dried material, use 2 teaspoons
of material when making it.
Bark or seeds
Should the recipe call for bark or seeds to be used, use 2 teaspoons
of seeds or 1 tablespoon of bark.
Sweetening your infusion
You could sweeten your health drink with honey, should you so require,
and a dash of fresh lemon juice may also enhance the taste. |
