BORAGE BENEFITS

Borage yields a conditioning oil that is rich in gamma linolenic acid (GLA), an anti-inflammatory essential fatty acid. It can rejuvenate the skin, particularly if it is sun-damaged or aging. Add a small amount of oil—roughly 2-10 percent—to blends to reap benefits.
SEEDS
Borage is largely commercially cultivated for its oil-rich seeds.
HERB
The young leaves taste of cucumber and can be added to cocktails or salads, while the edible flowers make a colorful garnish.
SEED OIL
This oil contains around 24 percent anti-inflammatory GLA—more than both evening primrose or black currant seed oil.
What is it good for?
Conditions and sooth skin Oleic, palmitic, and stearic fatty acids give borage oil an emollient quality. GLA has an anti-inflammatory action known to ease eczema, psoriasis, and seborrheic dermatitis. Whether you choose to take supplements or apply it directly to your skin, the beauty benefits are very similar. Since this oil does not keep well, use capsules rather than open bottles in homemade cosmetics. The dried herb can be brewed as a tea and dabbed on the affected areas of the skin with cotton balls.
Combat signs of aging Borage oil soothes, hydrates, heals, and boosts the elasticity of skin. Its regenerative quality makes it a particularly good choice for mature skin. It can also help prevent water loss and increase skin-cell strength.
Strengthen nails The GLA in borage oil can help strengthen nails and maintain healthy cuticles— simply rub the oil into them.

COMFREY Symphytum officinale
Comfrey is a traditional remedy for healing cuts, scratches, and even bones. It also has anti-inflammatory and skin rejuvenating properties. The leaves are rich in tannins and allantoin, which help prevent moisture loss and stimulate cell growth and repair.
Condition and soothe skin Comfrey contains allantoin, which provides healing and antiinflammatory properties. Good for all skin types, it is particularly helpful for irritated, dry, and cracked skin. protects from the sun Comfrey contains rosmarinic acid, which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This helps to protect the skin from UV damage.
Heal cuts, scrapes and bruises Comfrey tincture, ointment, cream, or macerated oil has been used since ancient times for healing wounds, ulcers, insect bites, and other skin irritations. Its antibacterial properties help keep wounds from becoming infected. Do not use comfrey oils and ointments on deep wounds or infected skin, as it may promote surface healing before the wound is healed underneath. nourishes hair Steep comfrey leaves in hot vinegar. Allow to cool, then rinse through your hair, leaving it soft and manageable.
HERB
The leaves contain allantoin, a substance that helps new skin cells
MACERATED OIL
This oil can be applied to large areas of skin, helping to spread out the healing properties.

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