Symphytum officinale homeopathic remedy uses

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Largest concentrations are found in the roots, leaves contain higher quantities of the alkaloid as they grow older and young leaves contain almost none. Known hazards of Symphytum officinale: This plant contains small quantities of aВ toxic alkaloid which can have aВ cumulative effect upon the liver. These can either be potted up or planted out straight into their permanent positions.Д¬ultivation of the herb: Damp, often shady localities, in meadows, woods etc, especially near streams and rivers. The original root will regrow and you will have aВ number of root tops, each of which will make aВ new plant.

Simply use aВ spade to chop off the top 7cm of root just below the soil level. Division succeeds at almost any time of the year. If you have sufficient seed you can try an outdoor sowing in situ in the spring.

Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Propagation of Comfrey: Seed - sow spring or autumn in aВ cold frame. AВ gum obtained from the roots was at one time used in the treatment of wool before it was spun. The leaves are also aВ very valuable addition to the compost heap. AВ liquid feed can be obtained by soaking the leaves in aВ small amount of water for aВ week, excellent for potassium demanding crops such as tomatoes. Simply layer the wilted leaves at the bottom of the potato trench or apply them as aВ mulch in no-dig gardens. It is tolerant of being cut several times aВ year and can be used to provide 'instant compost' for crops such as potatoes. Other uses of the herb: The plant grows very quickly, producing aВ lot of bulk. The roasted roots are used with dandelion and chicory roots for making coffee. AВ tea is made from the dried leaves and roots. The peeled roots are cut up and added to soups. Older leaves can be dried and used as aВ tea. Young shoots can be used as an asparagus substitute. It can be chopped up finely and added to salads, in this way the hairiness is not so obvious.

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It may be full of minerals but it is not pleasant eating for most tastes. The leaf is hairy and the texture is mucilaginous. Habitat of the herb: Damp, often shady localities, in meadows, woods etc, especially near streams and rivers.Д®dible parts of Comfrey: Young leaves - cooked or raw. This has aВ very limited range of application, but is of great benefit in the treatment of broken bones and eye injuries. AВ homeopathic remedy is made from the fresh root, harvested before the plant flowers. The leaves are harvested in early summer before the plant flowers, the roots are harvested in the autumn. External applications and internally taken teas or tinctures of the leaves are considered to be completely safe, but internal applications of tablets or capsules are felt to have too many drawbacks for safe usage.

Some caution is advised, however, especially in the internal use of the herb.

The root and leaves are anodyne, astringent (mild), demulcent, emollient, expectorant, haemostatic, refrigerant, vulnerary. This substance is now synthesized in the pharmaceutical industry and used in healing creams. The plant contains aВ substance called 'allantoin', aВ cell proliferant that speeds up the healing process. Comfrey is especially useful in the external treatment of cuts, bruises, sprains, sores, eczema, varicose veins, broken bones etc, internally it is used in the treatment of aВ wide range of pulmonary complaints, internal bleeding etc. The root and the leaves are used, the root being more active, and they can be taken internally or used externally as aВ poultice. Medicinal use of Comfrey: Comfrey is aВ commonly used herbal medicine with aВ long and proven history in the treatment of various complaints.

Symphytum officinale homeopathic remedy uses