Healing comfrey

Comfrey (Symphytum officionale). Ointments made from comfrey are used topically for wound and bone healing. Comfrey tea and pills have been prescribed by herbalists to treat gastrointestinal ulcers and diarrhea. However, the FDA advised dietary supplement manufacturers to take comfrey off the market in 2001 because of the gathering evidence that comfrey taken internally causes severe liver toxicity. The FDA also noted the lack of evidence for comfrey s effectiveness. Comfrey should not be used by pregnant women or breastfeeding mothers. 

Comfrey Internal digestive aid topical for wound healing Pyrrolizidine alkaloids, hepatotoxicity Avoid ingestion topical use should be limited to 4-6 weeks... 

Rosemary Gladstar s Herbs for the Home Medicine Chest. Discover the healing properties of common herbs like calendula and comfrey, then learn how to make medicinal teas, salves, oils, and syrups for first aid needs and everyday problems such as headaches and colds. 96 pages. Paperback. ISBN 1-58017-156-7. 

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