User Reviews for borage

I found dried borage flowers recently. I thought I'd try it because it was made by a company that produces quality products, called "Ariana". I put some of the petals in water with chia seeds and let it stand for a few days inside the fridge. Today I ate some highly processed foods and it upset my stomach. Not only that, but my sore throat symptoms that I battled earlier in the week suddenly returned. (I think it was the latest variant of omicron, which lasted 3 days). So remembering that mixture of borage petals, water and chia was conveniently waiting to be consumed, I drank it with great pleasure because it felt soothing and refreshing. Lo and behold, I felt instant relief from all my troubles! The flowers were expensive so I will only use when COVID symptoms reappear. Read More Read Less

I used it twice for immediate relief of pneumonia-like symptoms. One for "walking pneumonia" where borage tea stopped both my and my mother's coughing blood stage. Then recently with COVID-19 (before testing) like symptoms. A borage vinegar tincture gave immediate turnaround for difficulties breathing and damaging dry cough. Cough became immediately productive, body pains and strange heart thumping stopped.

I became sick with a virus that follwed the same symptomms as CORVID 19, before testing was available: tickly throat, Loss of smell, heavy fatigue, full body aches, unproductive, dry cough, fever, abatement then early stage respiratory distress. I took homemade borage tincture and almost immediately felt relief, recovered within six days, with just a lingering cough. On the sixth day had a family dinner party, (after sanitation of surfaces). No one became sick. Only knew to try this, because of prior experience of taking borage tea that brought immediate relief for the coughing blood stage of walking pneumonia. Other members of my family have been healed this way as well. one with the borage oil. This is a possibly a great option for the global pandemic that is being completely ignored, and should not be.Read More Read Less

My endocrinologist suggested Borage oil and melatonin for diabetic neuropathy. The combination has significantly reduced my symptoms.

In my previous garden, borage used to grow wild. I used to use the flowers as food decoration and I also nibbled the leaves because I liked them. I moved away from there and I'd totally forgotten about it until today, must get some seeds.

Works great for diabetic neuropathy

Used oral borage oil capsules for two plus months. Noticed weight gain. A total of 10 lbs. There was no change in eczema symptoms. Stopped taking it and lost the weight. Would not recommend.

I opened a capsule and put it into about 1/4 cup coconut/olive oil blend. I had bad dermatitis from working in a kitchen. Gone within a week, also use it for rashy bottom in the summer when my sensitive skin acts up, works like a charm.

The borage oil capsule really helped with my back pain, my only concern I have lost 10lbs in a month which is very scary could this capsule be the cause for the weight loss.

I have used this for my dry eyes for several years and I love it, it does help. I use if in conjunction with eye drops. I will not stop taking them. I notice a difference if I even cut back on just 1 a day.

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I took borage oil on the advice of a close female friend. I was hoping for some improvements with PMS, but what I got instead were worsening of PMS symptoms. For example, my breasts got larger and more tender, and it was very noticeable. Borage Oil also made my mood worse. I had to stop taking it for these reasons. I've tried Evening Primrose Oil too, with similar effects, but a little different, but no success with either one of these oils.

I was experiencing pain in my knee so much so that I thought I might need a knee replacement. My D.O. said to try borage oil before I did anything else. 100% improvement. Don't think about the knee at all and climb stairs multi-times per day. It was a definite miracle treatment!

Did not help for joint pain. Also caused constipation, mood swings, irritation and nightmares. Less enjoyment of music.

My daughter began taking this for her cystic acne. It worked well and as an added benefit her finger nails became very strong. I am a nail biter and have very thin and weak nails. She suggested that I try this. After taking 1 a day for six weeks I noticed that my desire to bite my nails was gone (amazing!!) It is now 4 months later and my nails are strong and wonderful. An added benefit for me is that my skin is not dry and itchy anymore. After 2 months I did change to 1 pill every other day due to slight stomach upset. This pill is amazing and I will take it forever. Brand is Natures Way.Read More Read Less

I was seeking a vegan alternative to fish oils for a source of GLA, so I tried 2 borage oil capsules twice daily by mouth. Within weeks the severity of my eczema and acne was reduced; as an unexpected benefit, borage oil eliminated all KP (keratosis pilaris) and made my finger nails stronger and shinier. I'm a post-menopausal female caucasian who has had eczema since childhood and acne since puberty (despite three courses of Accutane).

Took NOW borage seed oil every day for PMS symptoms like debilitating cramps, bloating, tenderness, and severe depression -- the depression was starting a week before my period and lasting throughout, and I was getting my period every 2 weeks. I also had 2 miscarriages prior to taking this and hadn't gotten pregnant for 5 years. Within a month, all the PMS symptoms were totally gone -- only as long as I took 1000mg EVERY day. It also lengthened my cycle so that I was getting my period only once a month, instead of twice as before. 6 months later, I was pregnant with no problems (no nausea, tiredness, etc.) and carried to term with not even the tiniest threat of miscarriage and delivered a healthy baby. Thank God!Read More Read Less

Borage or Flax/Borage oil is the ONLY treatment that has worked for my excema, making it disappear completely. Once it disappears, I only have to take it twice a week to ensure it does not return. I am so thankful I have found this.

My skin has cleared up completely. I have had eczema for 14 years. Thrilled!

I have been taking this oil for 2 months now fo PMS. PMS symptoms are completly gone.