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Comfrey: from ancient use to modern science
- In: H7 - Symposium on History of Pharmacy (part 2) on Monday, 7 September 2009, 09:00-12:00
- At: Istanbul (Turkey) (2009)
- Type: Presentation
- By: STAIGER, Christiane (Merck Selbstmedikation GmbH, Darmstadt, Germany)
- Abstract:
Comfrey root (Symphytum officinale L.) and other parts of the herb have been used for more than 2000 years to treat a variety of ailments. Belonging to the Boraginacea family, comfrey has been valued in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and astringent properties in both external and internal application. Symphytum
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