Use in Skin Care and Remedies

Borage grows prolifically but never excessively so, its growth always remaining well-ordered. The flowers, their blue colour signalling coolness, incline their heads to the ground, a gesture of quiet formedness and heaviness. However the plant does not remain in this heaviness but is dispersed with the help of the bees and ants which collect the nectar and the seeds. Thus Borage causes sluggish or stagnant processes to flow again in a formed manner and cools inflammation.
Extracts of the flowering herb are used in Dr.Hauschka skin care products in Rhythmic Conditioner Sensitive, Rejuvenating Mask, Soothing Mask, Neem Hair Lotion, Rosemary Leg and Arm Toner Borage. Borage seed oil is used in Regenerating Eye Cream.

In WALA medicines Borage is contained in compositions for venous disorders - e.g. Borago comp.* and Borago Essence* (Borago-Essenz*) - and for haemorrhoids - e.g. Quercus Haemorrhoid Suppositories* (Quercus Hämorrhoidalzäpfchen*) and Quercus Ointment* (Quercus Salbe*).


* Prescribing information for the preparations mentioned (the indications are derived from the anthroposophical understanding of man and nature):

Borago comp., Globuli velati

Indications: Stimulation of the formative and rheological forces in inflammation of the veins with development of thrombosis (thrombophlebitis), thrombosis and varicose veins (varicose symptom complex).
Warning: This medicinal product contains sucrose and lactose.

Borago-Essenz
Active ingredient: Borago officinalis ex herba LA 20%
Indications: Stimulation of the anabolic and structuring forces, e.g. in disorders associated with varicose veins (varicose symptoms complex) with venous congestion, inflammation of the veins with development of thrombosis (thrombophlebitis) and accompanying eczematous skin disorders.
Warning: Contains 25 % (v/v) alcohol.

Quercus Hämorrhoidalzäpfchen (suppositories for the treatment of haemorrhoids)
Indications: Stimulation of the anabolic and structuring forces in deforming and chronic inflammatory changes in the anal region, e.g. haemorrhoids, inflammation of the area around the anus (anitis).

Quercus Salbe (ointment)
Indications: Stimulation of the anabolic and structuring forces in deforming, chronic inflammatory changes of the mucous membranes, skin and subcutis, particularly where there are signs of congestion or stasis, e.g. haemorrhoids, disorders associated with varicose veins (varicose symptom complex), stasis dermatitis.

* For information on risks and side-effects please read the pack insert and ask your doctor or pharmacist.