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Comfrey

MESHD020844

Perennial herb Symphytum officinale, in the family Boraginaceae, used topically for wound healing. It contains ALLANTOIN, carotene, essential oils (OILS, VOLATILE); GLYCOSIDES; mucilage, resin, SAPONINS; TANNINS; triterpenoids, VITAMIN B12, and ZINC. Comfrey also contains PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS and is hepatotoxic if ingested.

Synonyms

  • Comfreys
  • Symphytum officinale
  • officinales, Symphytum
  • Symphytum officinales

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:25:31.844Z