Comfrey (Symphytum officinale), a deep green hue of healing, used for centuries, the herb holds the nickname ‘knit bone’, reflecting its innate ability to repair tissue and encourage wound healing.

Traditionally used to heal wounds, fractures, and inflammation, the herb tends to pain and swelling where injury has occurred.

Comfrey can be utilised when needing to support:
— tissue regeneration: encouraging new cell growth for faster wound healing 

— pain and inflammation: calms swollen joints, bruises, arthritis, sprains, and muscle pain 

— bone repair: traditionally used to ‘knit bones’ together after fractures 

— skin protection: hydrates, reduces redness, and supports healing from burns, eczema, and rashes

Different plant compounds found within comfrey act to encourage cell proliferation, meaning it helps your body generate new skin, muscle, and bone tissue faster. 

It also has astringent properties that helps to tighten and tone tissues, speeding up wound closures and reducing fluid build up in injuries.

Containing pyrrolizidie alkaloids, the herb is used in a topical nature only, not to be ingested, best utilised as a poultice, herbal compress, or infused oil or balm, like our comfrey balm with rosemary and peppermint.

Rhi O'Hanlon | Flore Naturopathy