Medical comfrey – popular in Poland, forbidden in Germany
. To use the natural methods of our grandmothers, you should have appropriate knowledge and skills. Medical comfrey is one of those plants that has been known for hundreds of years for hundreds of years. Properly used will help help in many ailments,
Medical comfrey contains many valuable substances. These include amino acids, polyphenols, as well as essential oils. Hyfrial is known primarily for the content of allantoin, which is characterized by a strong anti -inflammatory effect. This is a component of many creams and ointments that reduces irritation. Medical comfrey is often used in ailments related to joint and muscle pain. It helps to reduce inflammation and is used in the prevention of pressure ulcers and sunburn.
In the olden days, comfrey was used not only in external form, but prepared from it. Here the situation begins to get ambiguous. Excessive consumption of comfrey can have a negative effect on our health. According to Interia.pl, the European Food Safety Office warns against consuming comfrey. This plant in the form of teas and infusions is banned in many countries, including Germany.
Why can comfrey be dangerous?
Excessive consumption of infusions with comfrey of the medical degree can cause liver damage. In addition to valuable substances, this plant also contains toxins that burden and damage liver cells. These include harmful alkaloids, such as echimidine, lycopsamine and symphytyn. I can lead to serious diseases of this organ, including cancer and a synovative syndrome of hepatic sinus.
The use of comfrey externally, in the form of ointments or compresses, is safe and allowed.
