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Borago officinalis leaf
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Borage Leaf (Borago officinalis leaf) is known in English as Starflower Leaf, Cool Tankard Leaf, Bugloss Leaf. It is traditionally used for adrenal tonic in european herbalism, respiratory conditions, anxiety and stress.
Borage Leaf is not recommended during pregnancy. Consult your healthcare provider for alternatives.
Borage Leaf has no well-documented major drug interactions in our database, but always inform your healthcare provider about all supplements you take.
Hepatotoxicity risk due to pyrrolizidine alkaloids; avoid long-term internal use and limit to short courses (e.g., 2 weeks).. Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation due to potential teratogenicity and transfer of PAs to infant.. Not recommended for individuals with pre-existing liver conditions or those taking hepatotoxic medications.. External use is generally safe; internal use should be under professional supervision.
Use HerbAlly's free herbal dosage calculator — enter the adult reference dose for Borage Leaf, plus age and weight, to get a Clark's / Young's rule pediatric estimate. Never exceed the adult dose.
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