Boraginaceae (scientific name: Borago officinalis)，the leaves and flowers are kidney-invigorating medicines for relieving psychological stress, can treat dry coughs, and promote breast milk secretion, and are used in the treatment of early pleurisy and pertussis. Fresh leaves and flowers are added to beverages such as salads and fruit juices.
The flowers can also be used as candy and have analgesic medicinal properties. The essential oil extracted from the seeds can be used as a substitute for evening primrose oil in the treatment of rheumatism, irregular menstruation, and externally in the treatment of eczema. The raw leaves are edible. It can also be used as an ornamental plant.