COMFREY - Boraginaceae - SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE - The main feature of this plant are the leaves. The plant itself grows to about one meter (3 ft) high and the leaves are large, oval, and bristly. The flowers are drooping and bell-like, either white or purple. Originating from Europe and parts of Asia, this herb is particularly common where there is marshy or watery ground. Today it is also found in North America and Australia. - History - Comfrey is sourced from con firma, meaning to "join bones." Comfrey's botanical name Symphytum is Greek, meaning "unite bones." - Parts used - Leaf, internally. Root, externally. - Active constituents - Allantoin, pyrrolizidine alkaloids, phenolic acids including rosmarinic, mucilage, volatile oil, tannins, and saponins. - Applications - The leaf may be made as a liquid extract, and used under the direction of a herbal or medical practitioner for the purpose of supporting stomach irritat - Stir 1/4 of a teaspoon into a glass of water and consume 3 times daily, with meals. - TerraVita is an exclusive line of premium-quality, natural source products that use only the finest, purest and most potent ingredients found around the world. TerraVita is hallmarked by the highest possible standards of purity, potency, stability and freshness. All of our products are prepared with the highest elements of quality control, from raw materials through the entire manufacturing process, up to and including the moment that the bottles or bags are sealed for freshness and shipped out to you. Our highest possible standards are certified by independent laboratories and backed by our personal guarantee. - TerraVita exists to meet and ensure your family's health and wellness without the harmful effects or chemicals and prescription medications. We strive to mak
