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The Benefits of Borage
26 December at 16:42 from atlas
Borage is a great herb to have in the corner of the vege or herb garden. It is easily recognised by it's pretty little, delicate, star-like, purple flowers. It's so easy to grow without any care and has so many uses and benefits:
* Borage attracts bees to the garden for better pollination of fruit and vegetable plants
* Borage is a source of omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acids
* Borage is rich in minerals including potassium, calcium and iron
* Borage flowers can be used to add colour and nutritive value to salads and to decorate baking
* Borage is good to grow as a companion plant near strawberries
* Borage is good for the adrenals, helping to reduce the effects of stress and fast paced modern day living
* Borage can be effective for treating urinary tract infections, inflammation, arthritis, bronchitis, skin conditions, and to stimulate milk production in nursing mothers
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