Symphytum officinale MT

Symphytum officinale MT may be administered internally in the treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers. Also in gastralgia and externally in pruritus. It acts on joints generally. Research reports allantoin as cell proliferant which repairs damaged tissues; the phenolic acids have anti-inflammatory action. A recent study has confirmed that its active principles possess antioxidant capacity.

Reference

1. W. Boericke, New Manual of Homoeopathic Materia Medica & Repertory [with Relationship of Remedies], Second Re-Augmented & Revised Edition Based on Ninth Edition, Reprint Edition 2002, B. Jain Publishers, New Delhi. 2. Dr. P. N. Varma, et al., A Compendium of Rare and Clinically Established Mother Tinctures, 4th Edition, Dr. Willmar Schwabe India Pvt. Ltd., A-36, Sector 60, Noida.