syn: Borago laxiflora

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Gerard gives the other names as Borage floured comfrey, Simphytum parvum Boraginis facie, and says Lobel calls it Borrago minima Herbariorum, Symphytum pumilum repens Borraginis facie

Gerard, J. (1975). The Herbal or General History of Plants. New York: Fascimile Dover Publications Inc . p 806-807

As for Comfrey - as a tea, for haemoptysis, internal bleeding. As a poultice for 'green' wounds. Backache. and more. But note toxicity.

Gerard, J. (1975). The Herbal or General History of Plants. New York: Fascimile Dover Publications Inc .

Possibly hepatotoxic due to pyrollozidines. Not a licensed herbal medicine, should not be taken internally.

Europe, Southeastern Europe, Italy

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