Comfrey Root (Loose Herbs & Capsules)

Some traditional healers have also used it to treat diarrhea and other stomach ailments. The roots of leaves of the comfrey plant contain chemical substances called allantoin and Rosmarinus acid. Allantoin boosts the growth of new skin cells, while Rosmarinus acid helps relieve pain and inflammation. Comfrey's original name, knit bone, derives from the external use of poultices of its leaves and roots to heal burns, sprains, swelling, and bruises. In Western Europe, comfrey has been used topically for treating inflammatory disorders such as arthritis, gout, and thrombophlebitis, and internally for treating diarrhea.