Comfrey(knitbone)

["Arikara Appaloosas" <arikaras@iafrica.com>]

Hi,
I thought I would let you know about our experiences with comfrey.We grow
comfrey for our own use(very easy to grow) Pick + - half a pound of comfrey
leaves and chop them up fine.Take 1litre of Pure petroleum
jelly(Vaseline),mix the two up and put it in a pot, and leave in the warmer
draw overnight,(it must not boil).In the morning strain the contents into
jars(with sealed lids),Leave it to set.
We use this for all cuts,saddlesores,greasy heel,scars excetra.
It works wonderfully!
Regards
Rob And Kathy
PS I even use it on chapped hands.

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> From: Shoafy@aol.com
> To: Jennifer.JK.Davies@dss.gov.au
> Cc: ridecamp@endurance.net
> Subject: Re: knitbone
> Date: Thursday, September 24, 1998 4:45 AM
> 
> In a message dated 98-09-23 20:57:20 EDT, you write:
> 
> << 
>  Comfrey, the herb, is known as knitbone and is supposed to aid in
healing
>  broken bones.  I've used it myself, but I think horse sized doses would
be
>  very expensive.
>   >>
> 
> Comfrey, in homeopathic form is called symphytum and would be a minimal
> expense. It is effective in stimulating the union in fractured bones. It
sure
> helped my dog heal quickly when she straggled in from a week-long
adventure in
> the woods with a broken arm! She is fine today and the only treatment I
gave
> her was symphytum and calc phos (another homeopathic remedy) It is
available
> at most health food stores/pharmacies. It can be ordered too.
> 
> Donna in Altoona
>