Compound Monograph
Allantoin
A nitrogen-rich compound (a purine-metabolism product) abundant in comfrey and used widely in skincare; it stimulates cell proliferation and is studied as a soothing, wound-healing and skin-protective agent.
Classification
Allantoin is one of the other constituents. Compounds outside the major chemical classes — nucleosides, simple amines, mixed volatile oils, and as-yet uncategorised constituents.
Where Does It Come From? (3)
Allantoin is one of the other constituents, found in Comfrey, Gotu Kola and Suma.