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PARTS USED
Leaf and root
NATIVE REGIONS
Europe and Asia
PREPARATIONS
Topical oitnments/salves
Symphytum Officinale
COMMON NAMES
Comfrey, bone knitter, boneset
Boraginaceae
FAMILY
Primary Constituents
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
Therapeutic Actions
analgesic | anitfungal | antiexudative | anti-inflammatory |
antimicrobial | antioxidant | antiviral | hemostatic |
Common Uses
Breaks/sprains
Rheumatism
Liver support
Gastritis
Ulcers
Blunt abrasions
Skin disorders
Contraindications & Safety
Consumption (infusions, extracts, tinctures) is linked to hepatotoxic reactions and is not recommended.
For educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
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