{"product_id":"comfrey-root","title":"Comfrey Root","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComfrey Root - \u003cem\u003eSymphytum officinale\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Cut \u0026amp; Sifted) (ORGANIC)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-overview\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComfrey leaf has been used since Roman times, dating back thousands of years. This herb has been utilized in folk medicine throughout Europe and North America and has been widely cultivated. Much debate surrounds the safety of comfrey due to various parts and preparations containing potentially toxic alkaloids. It is important to understand that the part used, species, and time of harvest all come in to play when determining the safety of this herb. A large body of traditional use supports its safety and efficacy if used intelligently and cautiously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-botany\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBOTANY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA member of the Borage or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoraginaceae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efamily, comfrey's relatives include both borage (\u003cem\u003eBorago sp.\u003c\/em\u003e) and heliotrope (\u003cem\u003eHeliotropium sp.\u003c\/em\u003e). The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSymphytum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egenus contains about 35 species, all of which can be used interchangeably, although pyrrolizidine alkaloid content varies between species and are highest in Russian comfrey (\u003cem\u003eS. x uplandicum\u003c\/em\u003e) and prickly comfrey or (\u003cem\u003eS. asperum\u003c\/em\u003e). Comfrey has large, rough, hairy, and lance-shaped leaves with whitish, pink, or purple flower spikes which have a slight heliotrope like curl typical of this family. It is native to much of Europe, and various regions in Asia such as the Caucasus, Kazakhstan, Siberia, and Turkey, and is commonly found as a weed in temperate northern latitudes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-uses-and-preparations\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUSES AND PREPARATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDried root as a salve, fresh or dried as root a poultice.\u003cbr\u003eDried root infused in carrier oil for topical use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-precautions\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePRECAUTIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNot for internal use. Do not apply to broken or abraded skin. Do not use when nursing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWe recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"subhead-disclaimer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.\u003cbr\u003eThis information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Dragon Herbarium","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":46318181941482,"sku":"zzc1790135428556","price":3.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/7247\/2554\/files\/comfrey-root_1.jpg?v=1790135431","url":"https:\/\/regattavibefit.shop\/products\/comfrey-root","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}