Comfrey-Symphytum Officinale (pictured above) ~ was traditionally used in healing fractures. Comfrey contains a chemical called Allantoin* which encourages the growth of various tissue cells & so increases healing rates.
In Europe is is acceptable as an External remedy. However, it is currently banned in Australia & many American States.
NB=> DO NOT USE INTERNALLY!
Do not apply to broken skin!!
*Allatoin can speed up tissue growth to such an extent that it can heal the wound before any dirt or pus has had a chance to escape (thus keeping these components in the wound & possibly infecting the blood & surrounding tissues).
The likes of herbal remedies like Comfrey should only be used under the supervision of a Herbal practitioner.
There is an awful lot of information about Comfrey out on the web. Some is really great advice however there are some people out there putting up posts claiming that you don't need to even clean the wound first, just apply Comfrey directly or if you break a bone just slap some Comfrey on it and forget the Doctor. This "advice" is so reckless and harmful that I just though it had to be highlighted.
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