Symphytum Officinale
- Introduction to the remedy
- Used for treatment of injuries
- Especially for bone injuries
Injury
- Action of the drug: Promotes healing and repair of injured tissues
- Functional changes: Enhances the body's natural healing processes
- Pathological tendencies: Tendency to form excessive scar tissue
- Characteristic symptoms: Pain and swelling in injured areas
- Modalities (Better/Worse): Better with rest and worse with movement
- One-line summary of system picture: Symphytum Officinale is used to treat injuries, especially bone injuries, by promoting healing and repair of damaged tissues
Bone
- Action of the drug: Stimulates bone growth and repair
- Functional changes: Enhances the body's natural bone-building processes
- Pathological tendencies: Tendency to form excessive bone growth or calcification
- Characteristic symptoms: Pain and swelling in bones, especially in cases of fractures or osteitis
- Modalities (Better/Worse): Better with rest and worse with movement
- One-line summary of system picture: Symphytum Officinale is used to treat bone-related injuries or conditions by stimulating bone growth and repair
Drug Picture
Introduction
- Symphytum Officinale is a homeopathic remedy used to treat injuries, especially bone injuries
- It is also known as Comfrey or Knitbone
Sphere of Action
- Musculoskeletal system, especially bones and joints
- Nervous system, especially in cases of nerve damage or inflammation
Clinical Features
- Pain and swelling in injured areas
- Limited mobility or stiffness in affected joints or bones
- Tendency to form excessive scar tissue or calcification
Pathology
- Injuries, especially bone fractures or osteitis
- Inflammation or nerve damage
- Excessive scar tissue or calcification
Physical Makeup / Constitution
- Individuals who are prone to injuries or have a history of trauma
- Those who have a tendency to form excessive scar tissue or calcification
Characteristic Symptoms
- Pain and swelling in injured areas
- Limited mobility or stiffness in affected joints or bones
- Tendency to form excessive scar tissue or calcification
Guiding Symptoms
- Pain and swelling in injured areas
- Limited mobility or stiffness in affected joints or bones
Ailments From
- Injuries, especially bone fractures or osteitis
- Trauma or surgery
- Inflammation or nerve damage
Modalities (Worse/Better)
- Worse with movement or exertion
- Better with rest and relaxation
Generalities
- Tendency to form excessive scar tissue or calcification
- Prone to injuries or trauma
Comparisons / Relationships
| Remedy | Relationship |
|---|---|
| Ruta | Similarities in treating injuries and bone-related conditions |
| Arnica | Similarities in treating trauma and inflammation |
Keynote Keywords
- Injuries
- Bone fractures
- Osteitis
- Scar tissue
- Calcification
- Trauma
- Nerve damage
- Inflammation