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SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE LEAF POWDER

CAS 84696-05-9 Updated
50

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Comfrey leaf powder — contains traces of hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Skin penetration is low, but EMA limits use to short-term application on intact skin.

Skin benefits

  • Allantoin content for skin soothing
  • Traditional wound-healing botanical
  • Skin conditioning emollient effect

Known concerns

  • Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids (hepatotoxic, potentially carcinogenic)
  • EMA restricts to short-term external use only
  • Avoid use on broken or abraded skin
  • PA content varies significantly by source

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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