Common Name: Comfrey
Botanical Name: Symphytum officinale
Symphytum officinale, commonly known as Comfrey, is a perennial herb known for its broad, hairy leaves and bell-shaped flowers. Native to Europe, it has been a valued medicinal plant for centuries.
Medicinally, Comfrey is celebrated for its ability to speed up the healing of broken bones, sprains, and bruises, due to its allantoin content, which promotes cell regeneration.
In beauty, Comfrey is often found in creams and ointments aimed at reducing inflammation and promoting skin healing.
An interesting fact about Comfrey is that while it is highly effective, it should be used with caution due to the presence of liver-toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids, especially when taken internally.
