Product details
Latin name: Symphytum officinale
Common name: Comfrey
Family: Boraginaceae
Form: Topical Gel
Concentration: 500 mg dried root per 1 ml
Dosage:
Apply 1 to 3 sprays per day to sensitive areas. For external use only!
Primary indications:
Stimulates the healing of bones, cartilage, connective tissue and tendons
Comfrey stimulates the production of new cells that can form these various tissues. Along with its anti-inflammatory properties, it's a first aid remedy for bruises, fractures, and contusions. The fracture will heal faster and grow back stronger.
Secondary indications:
Anti-inflammatory
Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, it is also very useful for insect bites, jellyfish stings and skin irritations caused by nettles, for example.
Warnings:
Not for internal use! Although it was often taken internally in the past, (especially long-term) internal use is not recommended due to the pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Do not use on open wounds for the same reason.
Contraindications:
If you have sensitive skin, apply it to a small area first and check if it does not react too strongly.
Interactions:
May enhance the anti-inflammatory effect of NSAIDs and other anti-inflammatory drugs
