Comfrey Flashcards

1
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Comfrey Latin name

A

Symphytum officinale

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Symphytum officinale

A

Comfrey, Knitbone

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3
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Comfrey Family

A

Boraginaceae

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4
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Schedule 20 or Restricted

A

Resticted

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5
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Internal or External

A

External Use Only

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6
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Common Forms or Prescription

A

Tinctures, Infused Oils, Creams, Poultices, Compresses

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7
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Comfrey Primary Actions

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Heamostatic, Vulnerary

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8
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Comfrey Primary Indications

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Broken bones, sprains, strains.

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9
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Comfrey Part used

A

Folia & Radix

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10
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Dosage & MWD

A

Radix is doubly strong = 1:10
Folia is 1:5
Its self regulated but 100ml

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11
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Signs of Toxicity

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Slow progression of hepatotoxicity, poor liver function and jaundice.

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12
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Comfrey key Chemistry

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Allatoins, mucilage, Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids

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13
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Comfrey Cautions

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Not on deep wounds, or on infections, Peg/Lac, Avoid in liver conditions and selenium deficiencies.

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