Comfrey Leaf and/or Root - Symphytum officinale - Organic
Latin Name: Symphytum officinale
Harvested: Bulgaria
History/Folklore: Comfrey has been used in healing since around 400 BC. It is very well known for its healing properties, especially of broken skin and bone tissue repair. It is known as “knit bone herb” and “the knitter and healer”. Though traditionally it was used internally, for internal bleeding, blood in the urine or stools, this herb contains paralyzadine alkoloids, some of which have been known to cause Liver damage, and therefore should not be taken internally by untrained individuals.
Key Actions: Mucilaginous, Cooling, Vulnerary, Emollient, Astringent, Expectorant, Demulcent, Hemostatic, Anti-inflammatory.
Key Constituents: Pyrrolizidine alkaloid, High Mucilage content in roots, Allantoin, High in Vitamin C and Calcium, High Potassium content, High Protein content.
Uses: This herb is known to help with colds, flu, boosting the immune system, ease dental pain, digestive disorders, reduces coughing, mosquito repellent, arthritis, RA, externally for muscle spasms.
Eastern Energetics:
Temperature: Cool
Energetics: Bitter, Sweet
Meridians: ST, LU, LR, KD
Actions:
- Clears heat, disperses swelling, and engenders flesh
- Promotes bone growth
- Cools the Blood, clears heat, nourishes yin and Jing/Essence, and stops bleeding
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