Symphytum Officinale Homeopathy Mother Tincture

About Symphytum Officinale Homeopathy Mother Tincture Q

Symphytum Officinale, also known as comfrey, knitbone, and bone-set in herbal medicine, is a powerful homeopathic remedy traditionally used for treating bone-related conditions. This tincture promotes the repair of damaged tissues, supports joint health, and provides relief for bone injuries. Its active compound, allantoin, stimulates cell proliferation and aids in the healing of bones, while its phenolic acids offer anti-inflammatory benefits. Symphytum also possesses antioxidant properties that further support its role in recovery and healing.

Key Benefits and Indications:

• Bone Healing and Fracture Repair:
  Symphytum is highly effective for treating fractures, especially in cases of non-union fractures, helping to hasten bone and tissue recovery. It is especially useful for pricking bone pain and irritation at the fracture site.

• Joint Health and Inflammation:
  Symphytum acts on joints, reducing inflammation and promoting the healing of injuries to cartilage, tendons, and the periosteum (the tissue surrounding bones). It’s beneficial for conditions like osteitis (bone inflammation) and osteoporosis.

• Wound and Tissue Repair:
  This remedy stimulates the growth of epithelium on ulcerated surfaces and is helpful for treating deep wounds that penetrate bones or tissues, such as post-amputation irritation or bone injuries that fail to heal.

• Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers:
  Internally, Symphytum is used for gastric and duodenal ulcers, providing relief from gastralgia and aiding in the repair of damaged stomach lining.

• Additional Benefits:
  Symphytum is also effective for treating phantom limb pain, blows to the eye, and specific types of back pain resulting from injury.

How It Works:

Symphytum's ability to accelerate the healing process comes from its allantoin content, which promotes cell growth and tissue repair. Its phenolic acids provide anti-inflammatory action, making it an excellent remedy for bone injuries and joint inflammation. Research has also confirmed that the active ingredients in Symphytum possess antioxidant capacity, further supporting recovery.

Indications:

• Non-union fractures
• Osteoporosis and osteitis
• Phantom limb pain
• Back pain from injuries
• Gastric and duodenal ulcers
• Injuries to tendons, sinews, and cartilage
• Deep wounds penetrating bones

Usage:

Symphytum Officinale Mother Tincture is typically used internally or externally, depending on the condition. The recommended dosage is generally 3-5 drops in a little water, taken 2-3 times a day, or as prescribed by a healthcare professional.

Symphytum Officinale is a versatile and highly effective remedy that supports both internal and external healing, particularly in conditions involving bones, joints, and tissue repair.

Dr Vikas Sharma recommands Symphytum Officinale

• In case of a fracture, homeopathic medicine Symphytum Officinale is a primary medicine that is used along with Calcarea Phos. Once the broken bone has been set in a cast, homeopathic medicine Symphytum Officinale should be started
• For bone pain and weakness in osteoporosis
• For Bruise Around Eye (Black Eye). It is a major medicine for cases of bruising around the eye from blunt object injury or from a blow, thrust or knock to the eye.

Dr Gopi recommends Symphytum Officinale

• Symphytum officinale is the top  remedy for treating fractures in osteoporosis. (30c)

• Symphytum Off 30 - Persistent vomiting with gastric disturbances , bitter taste and constipation

• Symphytum Off.200 - Neuralgia of the knee

• Symphytum Off. 30- Persistent vomiting 

• Symphytum Off 30- Cancer of bones, periosteum specially of bones

Dosage: Please note that the dosage of single homoeopathic medicines varies from drug to drug depending upon the condition, age, sensitivity and other things. In some cases they are given as regular doses as 3-5 drops 2-3 times a day whereas in other cases they are given only once in a week, month or even in a longer period. We strongly recommend that the medication should be taken as per the physician's advice.

Symphytum Officinale as per Homeopathic Materia Medica

The root contains a crystalline solid, that stimulates the growth of epithelium on ulcerated surfaces. It may be administered internally in the treatment of gastric and duodenal juries to sinews, tendons and the periosteum. Acts on joints generally. Neuralgia of knee.

Of great use in wounds penetrating to perineum and bones, and in non-union of fractures; irritable stump after amputation, irritable bone at point of fracture. Psoas abscess. Pricking pain and soreness of periosteum.

Head: Shifting pains in the occiput, vertex and forehead extending to the nasal bones. Congestion and swelling in the lower part of maxillary bone.

Eyes: Pain in eye after a blow or blunt injury and traumatic injuries of the eyes.

Relationship-Compare: Arn; Calc phos.

Dose-Tincture.

Externally as a dressing for sores and ulcers and pruritus ani.