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Symphytum Officinale

Boraginaceae

Comfrey, bone knitter, boneset
Comfrey, bone knitter, boneset

analgesic

anitfungal

antiexudative

anti-inflammatory

antimicrobial

antioxidant

antiviral

hemostatic


  • Breaks/sprains

  • Rheumatism

  • Liver support

  • Gastritis

  • Ulcers

  • Blunt abrasions

  • Skin disorders


  • Consumption (infusions, extracts, tinctures) is linked to hepatotoxic reactions and is not recommended.


  • Allantoin

  • Phenoic acids

    • Rosmarinic

    • p-hydroxybenzoic

    • caffeic

    • chlorogenic

    • p-coumaric acids

  • Saponins, tannins, alkaloids, amino acids, and others


*Constituents also vary based on whether the leaf or root was used



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