Perennial herb Symphytum officinale, in the family Boraginaceae, used topically for wound healing. It contains ALLANTOIN, carotene, essential oils (OILS, VOLATILE); GLYCOSIDES; mucilage, resin, SAPONINS; ...
One of the components in the veratrine mixture of alkaloids. Found in the seed of Schoenocaulon officinale and in rhizome of Veratrum album L., Liliaceae.