Common name: Knit bone, consound, and slippery root
Plant family: Boraginaceae
Botanical name: Symphytum officinale
Country of Origin: Bulgaria
Plant part used: Root
Description: Traditionally used in medicine across Asia for its potent healing properties. Used to make topical salves, and ointments.
Precaution: Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids which are known to be toxic to the liver. Not for internal use.