PKD DIET

Comfrey

Avoid Comfrey

Symphytum officinale
(common comfrey)
Comfrey

Comfrey is a member of the Borage family (Boraginaceae). This herb is known to hinder the blood supply to the liver. AVOID with liver cysts. Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids which have hepatotoxic and carcinogenic effects (may be toxic to the liver and cause cancer when taken internally. The topical application of comfrey-containing preparations to broken skin should be avoided. Comfrey should not be taken during pregnancy or lactation. This is to be used externally only. If ingested it can be harmful to the liver.

We are  sharing our experiences with PKD/PLD Diet, an adjunct diet envisioning it complementing a physician's prescribed medical therapy. Consider testing this with your doctor's prior knowledge, who can  adjust it according to your own uniqueness by adding it to your current  treatment.

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