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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

How to Make Borage Herbal Tea

The Garden's borage plants are tucked in between the tomato plants. You can't miss them they have beautiful pink, purple and blue flowers on them right now. The herb borage is native to Syria and has long been hailed for its healing properties. It has been shown to alleviate symptoms of melancholy, depression and fatigue. It is also a strong anti-inflammatory. The leaves and flowers can be used fresh in salads, the leaves taste like cucumber.
Here is how to make borage tea: pour one cup of boiling water over a quarter cup of bruised fresh leaves. Steep for five minutes, strain and drink up.

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