Assertion: comfrey's alkaloid | /r/HasProperty | absorbed through the skin
Facets:
value: readily
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: Additionally, because its alkaloids are absorbed through the skin, use of comfrey as a poultice should not exceed an exposure of 100 mcg/day of the alkaloids.
text: Comfrey contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids which are toxic compounds readily absorbed via the stomach or skin, and have potential to increase the risk of fatal liver toxicity.
text: You can still purchase ointments or creams and, of course, make your own poultices but should be aware that the alkaloids can be absorbed through the skin so minimise the use of these and official advice is never apply comfrey to broken skin and not to use comfrey ointment on children at all.