Comfrey

(Symphytum officinale)

Russian Comfrey

(Symphytum uplandica)

Musculoskeletal, Skin, GI, Pain, Mastitis

Musculoskeletal – bones, ligaments, tendons – breakage, sprains, pulls, strains (best to start right after the injury)

Skin – (allantoin) – bruises, sores, abscesses, cuts, shallow wounds (without infection) diaper rash, insect bites, burns, dandruffs, wrinkles

GI – mouth, gastric, and duodenal ulcers

Pain – arthritis, osteoarthritis, back pain

Mastitis – leaves (poultice)

Encourages blood clotting.

Used: roots, leaves

Contraindication: internal use due to possible liver damage if used for a longer period of time; should not be used during pregnancy, breastfeeding, children internally; should not be used on infected wounds because it can close the infection inside (fast cell growth); over the broken bones that are out of position (can heal misplaced bone).