Borage Herb vs Trichilia Havanensis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Borage Herb

Borago officinalis

Anti-inflammatory

Trichilia Havanensis

Trichilia havanensis

Anti-inflammatory

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Borage Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Trichilia Havanensis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Mediterranean herb used in folk medicine for adrenal exhaustion, inflammation, and as a galactagogue. The seed oil contains the highest known GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) content.

Tropical tree native to the Caribbean and Mexico used in traditional medicine for fever, inflammation, and as a general tonic.

Active Compounds

GLA, choline, pyrrolizidine alkaloids trace, rosmarinic acid

limonoids, trichilins, flavonoids, tannins, sterols

Traditional Uses

Adrenal gland support, Galactagogue for nursing, Anti-inflammatory skin, Traditional Mediterranean medicine

fever, inflammation, malaria, skin conditions, tonic

Modern Uses

GLA source, Anti-inflammatory, Galactagogue, Adrenal tonic

antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, antiparasitic, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

1000-2000mg borage seed oil (GLA) daily or fresh herb freely

Bark or leaf decoction 200ml 2–3x daily

Contraindications

Liver disease (trace PAs in herb), Pregnancy (herb — PAs), Anticoagulants (GLA)

pregnancy, children without guidance

Side Effects

Liver toxicity with leaf/herb excess, GI upset

mild nausea, digestive upset

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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