Comfrey may not be an obvious choice, but it has always been such a kind plant to the garden that it should come as no surprise that is kind to the body, too. Once known as knitbone, Symphytum officinale has a long history of wound healing, particularly broken bones, torn muscles, sprains and aches.

What herb heals bones?

Horsetail is a herb in the silicon which can be boiled and made into tea in the early stage of fracture healing. Arnica (Arnica montana) is also herb which is reported to help in bone healing.

How do you use comfrey for healing?

Historically, some people have eaten comfrey leaves as a vegetable. Traditional healers have also used oral preparations of comfrey to treat stomach issues, such as ulcers, colitis, and diarrhea. You can also drink dried comfrey root and leaves as tea.