Comfrey: ancient and modern uses – The Pharmaceutical Journal

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Dioscorides también menciona comfrey: “The roots below are black on the outside and white and slimy on the inside. …Finely ground and then drunk they are beneficial for those spitting blood and those suffering from internal abscesses. Used as a compress they also seal fresh wounds. They have a joining together effect when cooked with pieces of flesh. They act as cataplasm in the case of inflammation, especially in the anal area.”:
Este fragmento cita directamente a Dioscorides describiendo el uso de comfrey para tratar la inflamación, especialmente en el área anal.
Dioscorides también menciona comfrey: “The roots below are black on the outside and white and slimy on the inside. …Finely ground and then drunk they are beneficial for those spitting blood and those suffering from internal abscesses. Used as a compress they also seal fresh wounds. They have a joining together effect when cooked with pieces of flesh. They act as cataplasm in the case of inflammation, especially in the anal area.”:
Este extracto describe directamente el uso de la raíz de comfrey para sellar heridas frescas y promover la unión de tejidos, lo que indica una propiedad cicatrizante.
In a monograph, the German Commission E positively rated the use of comfrey root (symphyti radix) for external application to treat bruises, pulled muscles and tendons, and sprains. Currently, about 10 controlled clinical trials have examined the efficacy and tolerability of topical formulations containing comfrey.:
Este extracto menciona explícitamente el uso de la raíz de comfrey (que es la Consuelda) para tratar dolores musculares y tendinosos, así como torceduras, lo que indica propiedades analgésicas.
Internal use is directed for gastritis, peptic ulcers, cough remedies and use as a popular medicine in cases of rheumatism, pleurisy, bronchitis, diarrhoea and tumours.:
Este fragmento menciona el uso interno de comfrey para tratar la diarrea, lo que establece una conexión directa con la propiedad medicinal antidiarreica.
The plant (Symphytum officinale L) belongs to the family Boraginacea and has been valued in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic and astringent properties.:
Esta frase menciona directamente a la planta comfrey y sus propiedades medicinales, incluyendo el astringente.