1️⃣ Add 1-2 teaspoons of dried borage leaves or flowers to a cup of boiling water.
2️⃣ Let it steep for 10 minutes, then strain.
3️⃣ Sweeten with honey if desired.
2. Borage-Infused Oil for Skin 🌿💆♀️
Borage oil is rich in GLA, which is excellent for skin conditions like eczema, acne, and dry skin.
👉 How to Make Borage Oil:
1️⃣ Fill a jar with fresh borage flowers.
2️⃣ Cover them with a carrier oil (olive oil, coconut oil).
3️⃣ Let it sit for 2-3 weeks, shaking occasionally.
4️⃣ Strain and use as a skin moisturizer.
3. Borage Leaves in Cooking 🍽️
Borage leaves have a mild cucumber flavor and can be used in:
✔ Green smoothies
✔ Salads
✔ Soups and stews
4. Freeze Borage Flowers in Ice Cubes ❄️
Borage flowers look beautiful in ice cubes and add a fancy touch to summer drinks like lemonade, cocktails, and herbal teas.
👉 How to Make Borage Ice Cubes:
1️⃣ Place fresh borage flowers in ice cube trays.
2️⃣ Fill with water and freeze.
3️⃣ Use in cocktails, iced teas, or sparkling water.
5. Use as a Natural Mulch or Compost 🌱
Instead of throwing away old borage plants, chop them up and spread them over your garden as a natural mulch or add them to compost to boost nutrient levels.
🌟 Final Thoughts
Borage is a powerful yet underrated herb that brings beauty, health, and benefits to your garden. Whether you grow it to attract pollinators, enrich soil, use in recipes, or as a medicinal herb, this plant is a must-have for any gardener.
🌿 Are you growing borage in your garden? Let us know how you use it! 🌸😊
