Borage
Borage (Borago officinalis)
Borage (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Borage
- Wikipedia's article - Borage
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polski), also known as starflower, is a medicinal herb native to the Mediterranean region. It belongs to the family Boraginaceae.
Etymology
The term "borage" is derived from the Latin word borra, meaning "hairy garment", a reference to the plant's hairy leaves.
Description
Borage is an annual herb that grows up to 60-100 cm tall. It has hairy stems and leaves, and bright blue, star-shaped flowers. The leaves are alternate, simple, and 5-15 cm long. The flowers are produced in open clusters and have a sweet, honey-like taste.
Medicinal Uses
Borage has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. Its leaves and flowers are edible and have been used as a treatment for various ailments, including fever, cough, depression, and skin conditions. The plant is also known for its high content of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), a type of fatty acid that has anti-inflammatory properties.
Related Terms
- Boraginaceae: The plant family to which borage belongs.
- Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA): A fatty acid found in borage oil that has anti-inflammatory properties.
- Traditional medicine: The use of natural plants and herbs for health and healing.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Borage
- Wikipedia's article - Borage
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski