Comfrey
Overview
Comfrey contains substances that help skin regrow, including allantoin which promotes cell formation, rosmarinic acid, and tannins. It also has poisonous chemicals called pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
Botanical Names
Symphytum officinale (Smooth Comfrey)
Symphytum asperum (Prickly Comfrey)
Symphytum peregrinum
Symphytum uplandicum (Russian Comfrey)
All species of Comfrey belong to the Borage (Boraginaceae) family.
Parts Used
Root
Leaf
Health Benefits of Comfrey
Cardiovascular System
Comfrey ointment may alleviate the Itching associated with Hemorrhoids.
Digestive System
Comfrey tea may alleviate Ulcers - Peptic according to folklore.
Musculoskeletal System
Comfrey ointment may alleviate the Pain associated with Arthralgia. [1]
Comfrey cream or ointment may alleviate Backache. [2]
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