One of the most famous doctors of antiquity, Pedanius Dioscorides, describes the healing power of this plant in his famous work “de materia media”. The Roman historian and writer Pliny the Elder also describes the diverse effects of this plant in his work “Naturalis Historia”.
From a scientific point of view, the root of this plant contains allantoin, mucins and tannins, which have a slight anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect and promote wound healing... as well as terpenes (have an antibacterial and fungicidal effect) and the anti-inflammatory rosmarinic acid. Comfrey ointment or gel reduces swelling and promotes blood circulation.
Fields of application for comfrey
>• back pain ...
>• muscle pain ...
>• rheumatism ...
>• osteoarthritis ...
>• tenosynovitis ...
>• minor sports injuries ...
>• knee and ankle injuries ...
>• bruises, strains and sprains ...
>• epicondylitis (golfers and tennis elbow) ...
>• periarthritis (shoulder joint inflammation) ...
Records show that the North American Indians also used the fresh and dried roots of this plant to prepare remedies that helped to heal dislocations, bruises, sprains, swellings, external injuries and broken bones.
>• Phytotherapy
>• Cayenne pepper
>• Saffron
>• Clove
>• Castor oil
>• Comfrey
>• REMEDII
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