![]() ![]() The information provided is intended to augment the treatment from a naturopathic doctor or other trained medical professional. Homeopathically this remedy is referred to as Symphytum. Gastrointestinal ulcers, especially in the stomach.Cough with hemoptysis (blood), or with pulmonary exudate of mucous and blood (TB, pneumonia, cough is persistent and difficult to stop).Gingivitis or pharyngitis ( infusion of leaf for gargle).Mastitis or trauma to the breast ( compress). ![]() Bruises, sprains, wounds, trauma, especially with suppuration or infection, thrombophlebitis.Poultice or compress on leg ulcers (decubitus (bedsores) and diabetic, only when there is still healthy, pink granulation tissue present if gangrenous or necrotic tissue is present, it is necessary to use a debriding herb such as Sanguinaria canadensis first).The healing is due to the constituent, allantoin. Heavily used in World War I for wounds infested with maggots. Medicinal Actions: vulnerary, demulcent, emollient, tonic, expectorant, anti-inflammatory topically.Constituents: Leaf: mucilage, tannins, allantoin, unsaturated pyrolizidine alkaloids, rosmarinic acid Root: includes all the constituents found in the leaf plus inulin, saturated pyrolizidine alkaloids.Parts Used: Leaf (40% alcohol), Root (90% alcohol). ![]() but is naturalized in North American gardens.
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