Symphytum officinale
Actions:
Anit-inflammatory, Vulnerary
Therapeutic Categories:
Arthritis, Gout, heal minor wounds, burns, sprains, swelling, and bruises, sprains and broken bones
Safety:
Liver Toxicity, only use externally. Avoid during pregnancy and lactation, in infants, and in people with liver, kidney, or vascular diseases.
Magical Uses:
Can aid in protection when going on a spiritual journey. Safety while traveling astral plane. Great for use when your intention is set on manifesting long-term goals (traveling in time).
Plant Parts Used: Leaves & Roots
Preparations: Topical use only, creams, salves
Energetics: Warming
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Plant Identifiers: 59 species, Large, coarse, hairy, dark green leaves that can grow up to 8 inches long, purple flowers vary in shape by species, always hanging in clusters.
Also known as: Knitbone, Boneset , Black Wort, Bruise Wort
Etymology: member of Borage family
Chemical Constituents: allantoin, mucilage, saponins, tannins, pyrrolizidine alkaloids, inulin