Borago officinalis
Key actions
Analgesic (pain relief)Anti-inflammatoryAntioxidantDigestive aidEmollient / skin-soothingImmunomodulator / immune support
Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence
- Arthritis / joint painTraditional
- Back painTraditional
- BloatingTraditional
- Cold & fluTraditional
- EczemaTraditional
- HeadacheTraditional
- Immune supportTraditional
- IndigestionTraditional
- Inflammation (general)Traditional
- Pain (general)Traditional
- Respiratory supportTraditional
- Skin irritationTraditional
Selected studies & references
PreclinicalPhenolic Profile and Comparison of the Antioxidant, Anti-Ageing, Anti-Inflammatory, and Protective Activities of Borago officinalis Extracts on Skin Cells (2023)
PreclinicalNeuroprotective Profile of Edible Flowers of Borage (Borago officinalis L.) in Two Different Models: Caenorhabditis elegans and Neuro-2a Cells (2022)
PreclinicalProtective Effects of Borago officinalis (Borago) on Cold Restraint Stress-Induced Gastric Ulcers in Rats: A Pilot Study (2020)
PreclinicalHypoglycemic Activity of Tilia americana, Borago officinalis, Chenopodium nuttalliae, and Piper sanctum on Wistar Rats (2019)
PreclinicalPhytochemical characterization of Borago officinalis L. and Centaurea cyanus L. during flower development (2019)
All 16 studies in the Knowledge Finder →
Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.