Comfrey Root

Botanical Name
Symphytum officinale
 
Usual Origin(s)
Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Ukraine
 
Description
Traditionally used for a variety of maladies, especially bone ailments.  Used topically for pains, aches, acne, and wounds.  Also used in horse medicine.  In 2001, the FDA issued a warning against internal usage of comfrey.  Sold for external use only.
 
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