What are the properties of Boneset in supplements?
The Boneset has not yet been classified as a component of any supplement we recommend, however, if you know of any specific that should be put on our list, please feel welcome to submit your proposition (contact us). We will gladly consider adding it to our catalogue.
Boneset (Symphytum Officinale)
| TBS Ingredient ID (TBSI ID): | IH9959D0 |
|---|---|
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Name | Common Names |
| Symphytum Officinale | Comfrey Root, Comfrey, Knitbone, Slippery Root, Blackwort, Comfrey Leaf, Comfrey Root Powder, Comfrey Leaf And Root, Common Comfrey, True Comfrey, Quaker Comfrey, Cultivated Comfrey, Boneset, Consound |
| Latin Name | EMA |
| Symphyti Radix | Symphyti Radix |
| Description | |
| Comfrey was used as a poultice by the ancient Greeks to stop bleeding. They also drank it as a tea for diarrhea and bronchitis. | |
| Caution | |
| Never take comfrey internally. Even though it was recommended by ancient healers in the past it has recently been shown to cause severe liver damage. | |
| Parts Used Medicinally: | Leaves, Roots, Root |
| Habitat | |
| Comfrey Is Native To Europe And Asia | |