Comfrey - Symphytum officinale

Symphytum officinale

Comfrey, Knitbone, Bruisewort, Boneset

Family: Boraginaceae
 
Part used: roots and leaves
 
Constituents: Allantoin, mucilage, tannins, resin, alkaloids, carotene, glycosides, Vitamin B12, protein, zinc, beta-sitosterol, steroidal saponins
 
Keynote:
 
Immune stimulant, anti-protazoal, antispasmodic, anti-haemorrhage, anti-histamine, antibacterial effect particularly against staphylococcus and streptococcus, anti-emetic, anti-cancer, anthelmintic, oestrogenic activity (extract from fresh flowers), menstrual regulator (Thomas Bartram)
 
Actions: Demulcant, vulnery, astringent, haemostatic. Rapid healer of flesh and bones – accelerates mitosis (Thomas Bartram)
 
Systems affected:
 
Used for: Varicose ulcers, sores that refuse to heal, bruises, wounds, eczema, psoriasis, fractures, arthritic joints, sports injuries, sprains, strains, haemorrhoids, gout, acne, boils, tendonitis

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