Beneficial plant used in herbal formulations, functional cosmetics and food supplements.
Family
Boraginaceae
Origin
POLAND – HUNGARY
Active Principles
Lycopsamine, Rosmarinic acid, Alkaloids.
Curiosity
Dioscorides described this herb with the term Symphytum. Word that derives from Greek (symphuo = to weld, to unite).
The etymology refers to the belief in functionality during recovery from bone fractures.
Contraindications
Not recommended for people with peptic ulcers and gastritis.
Not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to lack of data on safety of consumption.
