Borage
( Borago Officinalis)
Other Names:: : Starflower
Seed oil is high in GLA, type of fatty acid. Internally for inflammation, skin conditions, and arthritis. Leaf supports adrenal function and lifts sadness and depression.
The herb (not seed) contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids and should be used with caution. Not for use during pregnancy.
Energetics::
Cooling
Sedate or slow down metabolism to decrease energy production while cooling or soothing irritation and redness
Moistening
Increase moisture content of tissues: lubricate and soften dry, brittle or hardened tissues
Nourishing
Provide essential nutrients that aid tissue healing, improving tissue structure and function.
Properties::
Anti-Depressant
Helps prevent, cure or alleviate mental depression
Anti-Inflammatory
Helps control inflammation
Demulcent (Mucilant)
Relieve inflammation or irritation of tissues: gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts. good for coughs or pain from breathing
Expectorant
Facilitates removal or secretions and phlegm
Tonic
Increases systemic strength and tone
Emollient
Softens and soothes the skin
Galactagogue
Increase breast milk production
Ailments::
Adrenal Glands
Adrenal gland disorders occur when your adrenal glands make too much — or too little — hormone.
Arthritis
Depression
A common mental disorder. It involves a depressed mood or loss of pleasure or interest in activities for long periods of time. Depression is different from regular mood changes and feelings a
Inflammation
Skin Problems
Skin Rash
Associated with ::
Gastrointestinal
Respiratory
Cardiovascular
Angelica
( Angelica archangelica)
Other Names:: : Wild Celery, Norwegian Angelica, Holy Ghost
A biennial plant with large, greenish-white flowers and fern-like leaves, commonly used in herbal medicine for its aromatic and medicinal properties. Warms a cold, stiff, weakened body; Especially warming to the stomach, spleen, and intestines. Useful for poor digestion, colic, intestinal cramps. Promotes perspiration so useful for reducing fevers. Also aids recovery from colds, flu, and congestion of the lungs. Externally useful for sprains, bruises, and muscle and joint pain. Can be a remedy for depression. Useful to regulate menses and balance hormones.
Caution: Photosensitivity may occur in some individuals after contact with the plant. Not for using during pregnancy or nursing.
Energetics::
Drying
Remove excess fluid from tissue, causing it to become more firm and dense, relieve conditions of dampness and sweling.
Warming
Stimlate or speed up metabolism; increase energy production and warmth; bring blow flow and vitality to tissues that are pale and cool
Properties::
Antispasmodic
Quick relief of pain and spasms, muscle and or gastrointestinal.
Aromatic
Pleasant and distinctive smell
Carminative
Relieve gas by suppressing the formation of gas in the intestines and promoting expulsion of gas.
Expectorant
Facilitates removal or secretions and phlegm
Ailments::
Colds
Colic
Depression
A common mental disorder. It involves a depressed mood or loss of pleasure or interest in activities for long periods of time. Depression is different from regular mood changes and feelings a
Digestive Disorders
Fever
Hormones (female)
Intestinal Cramps
Painful, sudden contractions of the muscles in the intestines, which can feel like sharp or dull, intermittent pain.
Joints
Aches and pains in the joints
Muscle ache
Sprains
Associated with ::
Digestive
Respiratory
Reproductive
