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 officinalis Sanguisorba officinalis 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:

“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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