Symphytum officinale
TOPICAL USE ONLY. Traditionally used as a poultice for muscle and joint comfort. Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids — internal use is dangerous.
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Avoid with hepatotoxic drugs. Topical use has minimal systemic absorption.
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Topical: generally safe for intact skin. Internal: SEVERE liver damage (veno-occlusive disease), carcinogenic.
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