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Syrupus Symphytum
Syrup of Comfrey Compound


Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:
Fernel

Herb Name
Comfrey leaf
Bugle leaf
Red Roses
Betony
Burnet
Plantain
Knotgrass
Scabious
Coltsfoot

Latin
Symphytum officinale
Ajuga reptens
Rosa gallica
Betonica o
fficinalis
Sanguisorba o
fficinalis
Plantago majus
Polygonum aviculare
Scabiosa arvensis
Tussilago farfara

Amount

3 handfuls ea.






2 handfuls ea.

Preparation:
Press the juice from the fresh herbs; boil it, remove the scum, strain and add an equal weight of sugar to make a syrup. If the fresh herbs are not available, dry herbs may be used.

Function:
Astringent, clears Heat, moves the Blood, stops Bleeding, promotes Healing

Use:
1. All internal Wounds and Bruises

2. Bleeding from the Lungs, Stomach, Bowels
3. Dislocations, Fractures
4. Excessive Menstruation, Leukorrhea


Dose:

2 oz. twice daily (4 oz. if the dried herbs are used)

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:

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"The Syrup is excellent for all inward Wounds and Bruises, excoriations, Vomitings, Spittings, or evacuation of Blood; it unites Broken Bones, helps Ruptures [Hernias], and stops the Menses [Menstruation]. You cannot err in taking of it". (Culpeper)
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