Symphytum officinale (Knitbone).
The main active ingredient is allantoin (stimulates cell growth and repair). It also contains mucilage compounds (coats the gut), steroidal saponins (reduce inflammation) and inulin (reduces blood sugar levels).
Comfrey is selected for:
- Cell repair. This could be for damage to any of the following
- Bone fractures/breaks/orthopaedic surgery
- Bursitis
- Ligament sprains
- Muscle damage
- Tendon strains/tendonitis
- Damage to gut wall e.g. by ulcers
- Degenerative joint disease/ arthritis etc
- Inflammation
- Wound healing
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