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Common name: |
Borage |
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Family: |
Boraginaceae |
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Parts used: |
Aerial parts |
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Chemistry: |
Mucilage, tannins, pyrrolizidine alkaloids, Amino acids, Allantoin, saponins and minerals |
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Main actions: |
Demulcent, diaphoretic, diuretic |
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Other Actions: |
Anti-inflammatory, adrenal tonic, |
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Dosage: |
1-3ml TDS |
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Safety: |
Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids use for short periods of time |