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SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE

Comfrey, Knitbone

Clinical Picture:
Facilitates union of fractured bones (Calcarea phosphorica).
Alleviates peculiar pricking pain; favours production of callus.
Phantom limb pain.
Resolution of cartilage injuries.
Blunt weapon injuries of the eye, such as a blow with a fist.

Relations:
Follows well after Arnica montana for pricking pains and soreness of periosteum and bones caused by an injury. Ruta graveolens follows well in bone, joint and cartilage injuries as a complementary remedy.

Summary of Indications:
Healing of bone injuries (including delayed union of fractures) - cartilage injuries - phantom limb pain - aye injuries (contusions).

Antidotes:
Camphora officinalis

Note:
The tincture may be applied externally in communuted injuries.