NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Last week, I shared a healing powerhouse you can find right in your backyard, the broadleaf plantain (Plantago major). This week, I have more green gold to share with you. It’s called comfrey (Symphytum officinale), also commonly referred to as “knitbone” and it’s one of nature's most powerful herbs.

I will say, the positive benefits and anti-inflammatory properties of comfrey overlap with plantain, but each shines in its own unique ways. Let's dive in!

This incredible herb is known for its powerful impacts on skin, muscles, joints, and even broken bones. The comfrey plant naturally has a compound called allantoin, which is responsible for encouraging cell regeneration. This can be very helpful in scar prevention and an aid in fading away any kind of bruising.

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