Comfrey

What is Comfrey extract, and what species does it come from?

Comfrey extract from Bio-Botanica is a botanical extract made from Symphytum officinale, a plant in the Boraginaceae family, native to Europe and temperate regions of Asia. The extract is made from the leaf and root. Bio-Botanica has manufactured botanical extracts at its cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York since 1972.

What part of Comfrey does Bio-Botanica extract?

Bio-Botanica extracts the leaf and root of Comfrey (Symphytum officinale). The plant part is stated on every specification sheet, because part-versus-species accuracy matters for identity testing and for label copy in the finished product.

What extract forms of Comfrey are available?

Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) is available from Bio-Botanica as butylene glycol extract, cosmetic glycerin extract, oil infusion, propylene glycol extract, and Zea-Botanicals®. Each form carries its own Part ID and its own specification. Which one suits you depends on the carrier, the solids content and the process your finished product runs through.

Where does Comfrey originate?

Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) is native to Europe and temperate regions of Asia. Bio-Botanica sources raw Comfrey against identity and quality specifications, and every incoming lot is tested in our onsite laboratory before extraction begins.

Is Comfrey extract available alcohol-free?

Yes. Every Comfrey extract Bio-Botanica currently offers is alcohol-free — butylene glycol extract, cosmetic glycerin extract, oil infusion, propylene glycol extract, and Zea-Botanicals®. These suit formulations where ethanol is restricted by label, market or process.

Is Comfrey extract standardized to a specific compound?

Bio-Botanica’s Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) extracts are full-spectrum rather than standardized to a single marker compound. The Bio-Chelated process is designed to carry the botanical’s naturally occurring constituents through in their native ratios. If your specification calls for a standardized Comfrey material, our team can discuss a custom extraction.

What applications is Comfrey extract suited for?

Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) extract is supplied to formulators in dietary supplements, food and beverage, and cosmetics and personal care. The right format depends on the application: liquid and glycerin-carried forms suit water-based systems, powdered and solid extracts suit dry blends and capsules, and oil infusions suit anhydrous and oil-phase work. Positioning is structure/function only.

What certifications are available for Comfrey extract?

Bio-Botanica manufactures under cGMP and holds FSSC 22000 and NSF certification, with Kosher, Halal and USDA Organic available on qualifying materials. Certification status is confirmed per Part ID, so ask our team which apply to the specific Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) extract you are specifying.

What documentation ships with Comfrey extract?

Every Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) order ships with a specification sheet, a certificate of analysis for the lot, and a safety data sheet. Regulatory and allergen statements are available on request. Samples ship with the same documentation so your team can evaluate against a real spec.

How is Comfrey extract sold, and can I get a sample?

Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) extract is sold in bulk to manufacturers and formulators, not as a finished consumer product. Pricing is available by requesting a formal quote — our team quotes to your volume and specifications. Samples ship free within the United States with full documentation.

How is Comfrey extract manufactured and tested?

Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) is extracted by the Bio-Chelated cold-extraction process at Bio-Botanica’s FDA-inspected cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York. Identity and quality are verified in our onsite laboratory using HPLC, GC/MS and ICP/MS among other methods, and every lot is released against its specification before it ships.