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  • == Borage (Borago officinalis) == '''Borage''' ({{IPA|ˈbɒrɪdʒ}}), also known as '''starflower''', is a medicinal he
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  • ...ot''' family. The family includes a number of familiar plants, including [[borage]], [[comfrey]], and [[forget-me-nots]]. ...''borra'', meaning "hair". This refers to the often hairy leaves of plants in this family.
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  • ...enthusiasm or energy. The suffix "-ra" could be a common naming convention in pharmaceuticals, suggesting a treatment or remedy. Zestra contains a blend of botanical oils and extracts. These include [[Borage Seed Oil]], [[Evening Primrose Oil]], [[Angelica Root Extract]], and [[Cole
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  • ...[[French Thyme]], or [[Mexican Mint]], is a semi-succulent perennial plant in the family [[Lamiaceae]]. ...tamens are united. The species name ''amboinicus'' refers to Ambon Island, in Indonesia, where it was presumably first discovered.
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  • ...amma-lin-o-lenic acid) is a type of [[fatty acid]] that is found primarily in vegetable oils. It is often used as a supplement for its potential health b ...GLA is a type of [[polyunsaturated fat]] that is similar to the fat found in flaxseed oil.
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  • ...ˈsɪnəlɪs/), commonly known as [[borage]] or starflower, is a plant species in the family [[Boraginaceae]]. ...eeds of the plant are a rich source of GLA and are often extracted for use in dietary supplements.
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  • ...) is a naphthoquinone compound that is found in the roots of plants in the borage family, particularly the Alkanna tinctoria, commonly known as the dyer's al ...le for its red color. It is structurally similar to lawsone, the dye found in henna, but has additional hydroxyl groups.
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  • ...njack''', while '''bocote''' may refer to several Central American species in Spanish. The genus name '''Cordia''' is in honor of the German botanist and pharmacist Valerius Cordus (1515–1544).
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