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Is comfrey safe for topical application? A fascinating trip into the dermal metabolism of pyrrolizidine alkaloids.

Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) is one of the more controversial herbs in traditional Western herbalism. Featured in many traditional herbals, comfrey is called upon for injuries of soft tissues (te...

Epilobium angustifolium (Fireweed): Yukon’s famous remedy

Earlier this year, I set off on a round-the-world trip, exploring the flora of three continents. I spent a couple of weeks traveling in the beautiful British Columbia (BC) – one of Canada’s provinc...

Centaurium erythrea (Gentianaceae): Untouched by wallabies

One of the most essential things for a Tasmanian gardener is… a fence. Indeed, try not to guard your veggies and fruit, and instead of filling your belly, you can be sure you will satiate all the w...