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Summary:Comfrey (Symphytum spp.) is native to both Europe and Asia and has traditionally been used as both a food and forage crop. Comfrey has traditionally been used both topically, for inflammation, pain and wound healing, and orally, for gastrointestinal, respiratory and gynecological concerns. Although evidence supporting oral use of comfrey is lacking, clinical trials suggest topical comfrey may be advantageous for pain and inflammation associated with injuries. In the past 20 years scientific studies have reported that comfrey may be .... Read more

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Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs

Comfrey for Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs
Comfrey : In vitro studies have found that comfrey may have anti-inflammatory effects. Clinical trials investigating topical application of comfrey-containing creams have found significant reductions in inflammation and pain associated with ....

 

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Good Scientific Evidence 8

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Pain

Comfrey for Pain
Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) has been found to have anti-inflammatory effects and may help decrease pain. Clinical trials investigating topical application of comfrey-containing creams have found significant reductions in inflammation and ....

 

Scientific:
Good Scientific Evidence 8

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Selective COX-2 Inhibitors

Comfrey for Selective COX-2 Inhibitors
Comfrey : In vitro studies have found that comfrey may have anti-inflammatory effects. Clinical trials investigating topical application of comfrey-containing creams have found significant reductions in inflammation and pain associated with ....

 

Scientific:
Good Scientific Evidence 8

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Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF)

Comfrey for Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF)
Comfrey : In vitro (test tube) studies have found that comfrey may have anti-inflammatory effects. Clinical trials have found that comfrey-containing creams significantly reduce inflammation and pain associated with sprains and ....

 

Scientific:
Good Scientific Evidence 8

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HIV and Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome

Comfrey for HIV and Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
Comfrey : In vitro studies have found that comfrey may have anti-inflammatory effects. Clinical trials investigating topical application of comfrey-containing creams have found significant reductions in inflammation and pain associated with ....

 

Scientific:
Good Scientific Evidence 8

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Taking bromelain relieved the pain and inflammation I was experiencing from an injury.
LEEANN 7 months ago
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