Borage Flower

Delicate, star-shaped blue flowers with a fresh cucumber-and-honey flavor; a classic in summer drinks and salads.

Benefits

Cooling/soothing
traditionally used for mood and as a gentle anti-inflammatory
mild diuretic

Key compounds

Mucilagegamma-linolenic acid (seed)potassiumcalciumanthocyanins

May help with

Low mood
minor inflammation
need for a cooling
calming food

Best for these goals

Calmhydrationcooling

How to use it

Star-shaped blue blooms floating in summer drinks and cocktails, in salads, frozen in ice cubes, with soft cheese

Evidence level

Traditional

Cautions & interactions

Contains trace pyrrolizidine alkaloids — keep culinary use occasional and modest; avoid in pregnancy/nursing and liver conditions

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