Full of mucilage (a substance that becomes viscous in the alimentary canal and facilitates regular bowel movements), the borage contains:
- vitamins A, C and B
- mineral salts in high-level (sodium, potassium)
- tannins
- resin
- polyunsaturated fatty acids (gammalinolenic and linoleic)
- alkaloid
- sudorific
- diuretic
- depurative
- laxative
- gives smoother skin
- irregular or painful periods
- premenstrual pains
- eczema
- skin dryness
- stretch marks and wrinkles
- fragile, brittle, dull hair and nails
- digestive or gastric troubles
- constipation
- fever (mostly eruptive: measles, scarlet fever...)
- pulmonary troubles (cold, bronchitis)
- kidney troubles and urinary infections
- rhumatism
