Homeopathy II - First Aid - Symphytum

Question 1

Symphytum, Names

Answer 1

Symphytum officinalis, comfrey, knitbone

Question 2

Use:

Answer 2

The bone mender.

Question 3

General picture:

Answer 3

• The key remedy for fractures and injuries to the bone.
• Stimulates callus formation (healing tissue that forms around the ends of broken bones) and supports re-joining of the bone.
• Eyeball injuries (blunt).

Question 4

Indications (if they fit the symptom picture):

Answer 4

• Fracture once the bone has been set. First give arnica 200C 1 dose every hour for 3 hours. Once the bone is set correctly, start with Symphytum 6C three times daily or 12C twice daily for 2–3 weeks.
• Pricking pain at the fracture site.
• Bone pain and weakness in osteoporosis.
• Blunt trauma to the eyeball and orbit.
• Irritation of the stump after amputation.
• Phantom limb pain after amputation.