SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE
\sˈɪmfɪtəm əfˈɪsɪnˌe͡ɪl], \sˈɪmfɪtəm əfˈɪsɪnˌeɪl], \s_ˈɪ_m_f_ɪ_t_ə_m ə_f_ˈɪ_s_ɪ_n_ˌeɪ_l]\
Definitions of SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE
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Perennial herb Symphytum officinale, in the family Boraginaceae, used topically for wound healing. It contains ALLANTOIN, carotene, essential oils (OILS, VOLATILE); GLYCOSIDES; mucilage, resin, SAPONINS; TANNINS; triterpenoids, VITAMIN B12, and ZINC. Comfrey also contains PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS and is hepatotoxic if ingested.
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