Product Name	Historical uses	Category	Issued
Slippery Root Symphytum officinale	Anti-inflammatory, astringent, emollient, expectorant, mucilage, nutritive, vulnerary.	Single product	Dec. 1996 Replaces: N/A

Common Names: Slippery Root, Comfrey, Knitbone, Bruisewort, Blackwort. Parts Used: Leaves and roots. Historical Uses: The use of Slippery Root has spanned over 2000 years and it is still widely used externally to treat burns, sprains, fractured bones, swelling and bruises.1,2 Contraindications: Avoid during pregnancy, by lactating women and by young children. Adverse reactions: Potential toxicity associated with long term consumption. Dosage: 10 to 40 drops or more three times per day. Externally, apply to the area. References: S. Talalaj & Dr A. S. Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill of Content, Melbourne, 1989; Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990; The Lawrence Review of Natural Products; Varro E. Tyler, PhD, Herbs of Choice The therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals, PPP, NY, 1994. © 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd All right reserved 1 The Lawrence Review of Natural Products 2 S.Talalaj & Dr A.S.Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects,Hill of Content,Melbourne, 1989,p.108

This information is not intended to substitute medical advice regarding medical problems, diagnosis, treatments or healing of diseases or other physical and mental problems. This work is about historical observations and historical information relating to herbs. It is not the author's intention to establish prescriptions and/or diagnosis. The author and publisher deny responsibility in case of auto-prescription without former authorization of a physician.