Comfrey has had a long history as a medicinal herb. It has been used for thousands of years across the world. Despite that comfrey might have mild toxic effects, its medicinal benefits are still undeniably compelling. Comfrey is a very useful plant to have around, whether as a supplementary food source or as a first aid herbal remedy. Most commonly used as tea, it can also be prepared in salads or cooked. It can be a great additive to a skin salve or as a plant fertilizer.
The small quantities of alkaloids found in comfrey can have a cumulative effect on liver health if too much is consumed regularly. People with liver problems should not ingest comfrey. It’s also recommended to avoid this herb during pregnancy as it may cause birth defects. Don’t apply comfrey on broken or damaged skin to avoid abscesses forming. Don’t consume this herb while taking pyrrolizidine alkaloids as this combination may result in liver diseases, liver failure, or even cancer. Overconsumption may cause vomiting, loss of appetite, and abdominal pain. Therefore regular use is ill-advised.
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