Anna's Herbal by Dr. Sharon Hiltz - Fairmont State University
Anna's Herbal by Dr. Sharon Hiltz - Fairmont State University
Anna's Herbal by Dr. Sharon Hiltz - Fairmont State University
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COMFREY (Symphytum<br />
officinale)<br />
Also known as “Farmer’s Friend,”<br />
Comfrey is still used in soothing<br />
skin preparations. Ironically, it can<br />
be carcinogenic if taken internally,<br />
but has cancer-fighting qualities in<br />
external applications.<br />
Figure 14. Kohler, F. E. Kohler’s<br />
Medizinal-Pflanzen in<br />
naturgetreuen Abbildungen mit<br />
kurz erlauterndem Texte: Atlas zur<br />
Pharmacopoeia Germanica. Gera-<br />
Untermhaus: F. E. Kohler, 1883-1914.<br />
In Freeland, Chris. Rare Books from<br />
the MBG Library. 2010. Missouri<br />
Botanical Garden. 25 May 2011<br />
http://www.illustratedgarden.org.