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Symphytum

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Symphytum
genus in plant family Boraginaceae; contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids and can cause poisoning if eaten in large quantities. Include S. asperum (rough comfrey), S. officinale (comfrey), S. uplandicum (Russian comfrey).
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One family of plants that are particularly good at this time of year are the Borages and they includes Myosotis (Forget-me-not), Symphytum (Comfrey), Brunnera, Lithospermum, Omphalodes (Navelwort), Pulmonaria and Trachystemon.
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When bones under the bruised region feel sore, Symphytum 6c is recommended.
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