Description
Comfrey grows in moist places, in meadows, on the shores of waters, sometimes even on road sides. It is spread in the plains up to the mountain area.
The roots (Radix simphyti) and the rhizome are harvested, in March-April (sometimes in September). Their taste is bitter, they are odourless.
Use
In dermatology and cosmetics, root and rhizomes of common comfrey are used. Through the high content in active biological ingredients (especially allantoin 6-8%), with astringent, anti-inflammatory, healing, emolliating and skin regenerating effects.
It is used under the form of hydroalcoholic extract, for treating eczemas, wounds, bedsores, phlebitis, varicose veins, calf ulcers or for its skin regenerating properties.