Comfrey Flashcards
Comfrey Latin name
Symphytum officinale
Symphytum officinale
Comfrey, Knitbone
Comfrey Family
Boraginaceae
Schedule 20 or Restricted
Resticted
Internal or External
External Use Only
Common Forms or Prescription
Tinctures, Infused Oils, Creams, Poultices, Compresses
Comfrey Primary Actions
Heamostatic, Vulnerary
Comfrey Primary Indications
Broken bones, sprains, strains.
Comfrey Part used
Folia & Radix
Dosage & MWD
Radix is doubly strong = 1:10
Folia is 1:5
Its self regulated but 100ml
Signs of Toxicity
Slow progression of hepatotoxicity, poor liver function and jaundice.
Comfrey key Chemistry
Allatoins, mucilage, Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
Comfrey Cautions
Not on deep wounds, or on infections, Peg/Lac, Avoid in liver conditions and selenium deficiencies.