COMFREY
\kˈʌmfɹɪ], \kˈʌmfɹɪ], \k_ˈʌ_m_f_ɹ_ɪ]\
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perennial herbs of Europe and Iran; make rapidly growing groundcover for shaded areas
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leaves make a popular tisane; young leaves used in salads or cooked
By Princeton University
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perennial herbs of Europe and Iran; make rapidly growing groundcover for shaded areas
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leaves make a popular tisane; young leaves used in salads or cooked
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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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.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
By William R. Warner
By Robley Dunglison
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