The Voynich Botanical Plants
Folio 30r Back to Plant ListFolio 30r. Comfrey (Symphytum officinale). Contemporary herbalists question the therapeutic value of comfrey. In the past it was used for a variety of ailments ranging from bronchial problems, broken bones, sprains, arthritis, severe burns and various skin conditions. It is reputed to build bones and teeth in children and was used to treat many female disorders. (1) (B)
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(B) Drawings that are similar to illustrations in other herbals