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comfrey root — Definition
karakafes kökü / comfrey root
Karakafes root is a vegetable drog, traditionally used as a healing of wound, derived from the root part of the Symphytum officinale plant. It supports tissue regeneration thanks to compounds such as allantoin and rosmarinic acid and shows local anti-inflammatory effect. However, internal use is not recommended due to the risk of liver toxicity, and it should be avoided even in the use of harice to long-term or wide areas.
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❓ What is karakafes kökü?
karakafes kökü; karakafes root is a vegetable drog, traditionally used as a healing of wound, derived from the root part of the Symphytum officinale plant. It supports tissue regeneration thanks to compounds such as allantoin and rosmarinic acid and shows local anti-inflammatory effect. However, internal use is not recommended due to the risk of liver toxicity, and it should be avoided even in the use of harice to long-term or wide areas.
❓ What is comfrey root in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "comfrey root" is karakafes kökü.
❓ Which medical field is karakafes kökü related to?
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