SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE

The common names of Symphytum are Comfey, Knitbone, Knitback, Consoude and Consolida. It is usually found throughout United Kingdom on the banks of the rivers. It is also a native of United States and Asia. This remedy was introduced by Croserio. The mother tincture is prepared from the root and dilution from it. Symphytum has an action on the bones and periosteum, the result of traumatism also in non-union of fractures. It is also recommended in gastralgia, gastric and duodenal ulcers. Soreness and pricking pains of the joints and knees.