Symphytum Officinale or more commonly known as Common Comfrey is a perennial herb that comes from the family Boraginaceae, Kingdom Plantae. The name “Comfrey” was derived from the Latin word “Confervere”, which literally means “to heal”. It also goes by the name of “Knitbone” in some parts of the world. It is native in Russia, Britain and some other parts of Europe. It was then introduced to the Eastern part of the United States and cultivated for its healing properties. It thrives in damp weather and is often found near river banks and botanical gardens.
Characteristics:
It is 1.3 m in height.
It has a turnip-like root.
It has hairy stems and large leaves.
It produces bell-like yellowish white or pink flowers.
Uses:
The use of Common Comfrey dates back to 400 B.C. It was used by the Greeks, mainly for its medicinal qualities. Here are some of its other known uses.
Stock Feed
In the earlier times, this herb is dried and used as organic feeds for different farm animals such as pigs, cows, horse, and chickens. It contains less fiber than normal grass and is loaded with protein, which means, it’s easier to digest and far healthier than regular feeds.
Fertilizer
Common Comfrey is naturally rich in Potassium, therefore, good at cultivating root crops and other fruit-bearing plants. It’s added to the normal compost and acts as an activating agent.
Cosmetics
This herb is also used as an additive in a variety of skin care products. The essence extracted from this plant has a substance called “Allantoin”, which promotes new cells production and leaves the skin smoother and softer.
Herbal Medicine
Common Comfrey is known as the “greatest healing herb”, due its many healing properties. Here’s a more detailed overview on how you can use it based on its part:
Root – is the most potent part of this plant and often used in curing internal ailments. It is good in treating respiratory-tract infections such as bronchitis, asthma, and coughs. It can also be used as a homeopathic agent that can prevent and stop internal bleeding.
Leaves – are used for external remedy. It is used in treating sprains and could reduce swelling. It could be turned into a poultice and applied directly on the affected area. It also acts as a cleansing agent to open wounds and could stop infections from developing.
Can Common Comfrey cure gynecomastia?
Common Comfrey is fortified with Zinc, which is known to boost testosterone in one’s body. Making tea made from its root and drinking it in moderation could help correct the hormonal imbalance in your body.
Another way to use this herb to treat gynecomastia is to make a poultice out of its leaves. You can apply it directly on your chest and it might help reduce the swelling and could make your breast look firmer and tighter.
There are no known proof that this natural remedy is effective in curing gynecomastia, but if you don’t have the budget for surgery, you might want to give this a try.
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