is an extremely popular drink. Many people drink several glasses a day, but some people look for variety and reach for fruit or herbal infusions. It turns out that there is tea that we should not drink, and yet it has not been banned in our country. What are we talking about?
What does comfrey help with? It has many beneficial properties, but should not be consumed orally
Comfrey is a plant found throughout the country. It grows up to 100 cm in height and has small purple flowers. There is a lot of talk about its beneficial properties, but it turns out that it may do more harm than good.
What does comfrey look like? Its healing properties are surprising. You can make an ointment from it for pennies MMilda/iStock.com
Comfrey has been used in herbal medicine for hundreds of years. As an ointment, it is good for the treatment of bone and joint injuries, recovery after fractures and muscle pain. The plant contains valuable substances such as allantoin, tannins and asparagine. It is also recommended in the treatment of frostbite and bedsores, it has an astringent effect and soothes irritations, accelerates wound healing and the skin regeneration process. However, it is worth remembering that it should only be used externally and under no circumstances should it be taken orally.
Comfrey tea? Be careful, you may cause problems for yourself. Some countries have banned its consumption
Comfrey root also contains echimidine, lycopsamine, lasiocarpine, and heliosupine N-oxide. These are substances that damage the liver and intestines, which is why comfrey teas have been withdrawn from sale in many countries. Unfortunately, you can still buy them in Poland, but it is better to avoid them as they can seriously harm your health.
Source: Gazeta
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