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Comfrey should only be used externally
Comfrey - a medicinal herb or poisonous?
Who hears the name Comfrey, in whose consciousness presumably presents itself immediately the keyword medicinal plant. But is this really true: Can comfrey be consumed carelessly or does it act poisonous?
Contained alkaloids damage the liver
Comfrey contains in addition to positive agents such as allantoin and mucilage so-called Pyrrolizidinalkaloide. Consumed in high quantities and over time, these alkaloids damage the liver. For this reason, you should only use comfrey externally and not eat. But do not panic: A leaf or some flowers as a decoration for the salad do not hurt.
If it is too high in both fresh and dried form, comfrey may cause the following symptoms due to its toxic alkaloids:
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Caution: When planting comfrey you should remember that it also has a poisonous effect on grazing animals such as horses, cows, sheep and goats and co.