Syrupus Symphytum
Syrup of Comfrey Compound

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Fernel

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Comfrey leaf	Symphytum officinale
Bugle leaf	Ajuga reptens	3 handfuls ea.
Red Roses	Rosa gallica
Betony	Betonica officinalis
Burnet	Sanguisorba officinalis
Plantain	Plantago majus
Knotgrass	Polygonum aviculare
Scabious	Scabiosa arvensis
Coltsfoot	Tussilago farfara	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)

Comment:

“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)