Starflower
Scientific name
: Borago officinalis
Other names:
Deutsch: Borretsch
,
Español: Borraja
,
Eesti: Harilik kurgirohi
,
Suomi: Rohtopurasruoho, purasruoho, kurkkuyrtti
,
Français: Bourrache
,
Italiano: Borragine comune
,
日本語: ルリジサ
,
Lietuviškai: Vaistinė agurklė
,
Latviešu: Gurķene
,
Nederlands: Borage
,
Português: Borragem
,
Русский: Огуречная трава
,
Slovensky: Borák lekársky
,
Svenska: Gurkört
,
Türkçe: Hodan
Short Description
Starflower comes from the Mediterranean region, but has long been cultivated in gardens and only occasionally runs wild nowadays. Among other ingredients, starflower contains saponins, tannins, and mucilage which are anti-inflammatory, mildly diuretic, and diaphoretic. An infusion (2 teaspoons of ...
Author: Bruno P. Kremer
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