Symphyti radix

Overview

This is a summary of the scientific conclusions reached by the Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) on the medicinal uses of comfrey root. The HMPC conclusions are taken into account by EU Member States when evaluating applications for the licensing of herbal medicines containing comfrey root.

This summary is not intended to provide practical advice on how to use medicines containing comfrey root. For practical information about using comfrey root medicines, patients should read the package leaflet that comes with the medicine or contact their doctor or pharmacist.

Key facts

Latin name Symphyti radix
English common name Comfrey Root
Botanical name Symphytum officinale L.
Therapeutic area
Pain and inflammation
Status
F: Assessment finalised
Date added to the inventory
31/10/2007
Date added to priority list
08/05/2008
Outcome of European assessment
European Union herbal monograph

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