Borage is a proven and natural home remedy for cough

Delicious medicinal plant: borage works against coughing
Since the taste of borage is reminiscent of cucumbers, it is not surprising that the medicinal plant is also referred to as "cucumber herb". The herb not only tastes delicious, it also has beneficial effects on health.

Healthy herbs for seasoning
In the garden you can grow many healthy herbs for seasoning. One of these is borage, which tastes slightly like cucumber and is therefore also called "cucumber herb". This aroma unfolds only in fresh form. The plant not only tastes delicious, but also serves health. As borage contains many mucilages, its anti-cough effect is proven.

Borage tastes slightly like cucumber and is also called "cucumber herb". The medicinal plant has a positive effect on health and helps against cough, among other things. (Image: Pixelrohkost / fotolia.com)

Natural remedy for cough
From the spice and medicinal plant, an expectorant tea can be prepared. The hot drink is not only a good home remedy for cough. The "tea is blood purifying, sweat-inducing, nerve calming, stimulating mood, diuretic" and "also for rheumatism, kidney and heart disease", writes the consumer information service aid in his "herbal table".

In addition, the oil obtained from borage seed is rich in gamma-linolenic acid, which according to aid anti-inflammatory and helpful in atopic dermatitis and dry skin.

Part of the famous Frankfurt Green Sauce
Borage makes something visually also: The blue flowers are a pretty decoration and are even edible.

The young borage leaves are best cut into fine strips and mixed, for example, with salads, quark or egg dishes and cold sauces. Borage, in addition to healthy sorrel, is one of seven herbal species included in the popular classic Frankfurter Grüne Sauce.

Toddlers and pregnant women should, however, do without borage. The plant contains small quantities of so-called pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which in high doses can lead to liver damage. (Ad)