comfrey

comfrey /com·frey/ (kom´fre) the perennial herb Symphytum officinale, or a preparation of its leaves and roots, which are demulcent and astringent and are used topically for bruises and sprains and to promote bone healing; also used in folk medicine.

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comfrey,

a perennial herb found in the United States, Australia, and parts of Asia, also cultivated in Japan.

uses It is used for bruises, sprains, broken bones, acne, and boils. It is considered safe and possibly effective when used topically.

contraindications Medicinal teas of comfrey are considered unsafe. Use of topical comfrey is not recommended during pregnancy and lactation, in children, and in those who are hypersensitive to this product. Internal use may cause fatal hepatotoxicity. It should not be used for more than 6 weeks or topically on broken skin.

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comfrey,

n Latin name:
Symphytum officinale; parts used: leaves, roots; uses: wound healing, antiinflammatory for bruises and sprains; precautions: pregnancy, lactation, children; external use only; do not use for more than 6 weeks a year; can cause hepatotoxicity, nausea, liver adenoma. Also called
black root, blackwort, boneset, bruisewort, consound, gum plant, healing herb, knitback, knitbone, salsifly, slippery root, and
wallwort.

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comfrey

see symphytum.