Salvia Seeds ( Tukhm-e-Balangu )

Borage (Beebread, Bee Plant, Borago Officinalis) is endemic to the Mediterranean region but has spread from there to other parts of Europe and North America. The herb has for ages been cultivated as a garden plant for its ornamental value, health benefits, medical effects and as a source of nectar for bees.

It is useful in nervous disorders of women. Chamomile generally acts as an analgesic (mild), anodyne, antibacterial, anticonvulsant, antifungal, antihistamine, antiinflammatory, antioxidant, antiperiodic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aromatic, bitter, calmative, carminative, demulcent, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic, emetic, emmenagogue, emollient, ferbrifuge, insecticide, nervine, relaxant, sedative (mild), stimulant, stomachic, tonic and vermifuge. Useful in arthritis, rheumatism, gout, sciatica, dyspepsia, flatulence, colic, general debility, hysteria and dysmenorrhoea. Apigenin contained in chamomile prevents heart diseases. It also relieves mastitis, painful periods and premenstrual tension.

The flowers are analgesic, anaphrodisiac, anti inflammatory, antipyretic, antiseptic, astringent, brain tonic, demulcent, diuretic, nutrient, refrigerant and sedative. They have a generally calming and sedative effect upon the nervous system, reputedly reducing the sex drive and making them useful in the treatment of insomnia, anxiety and similar disorders.