Native region: Western Europe, Southern Europe, Eastern or Central Europe
Although comfrey has been used for a wider range of maladies throughout history, modern research that has been done thus far supports the potential use of topical comfrey preparations for treating fractures and contusions. Comfrey is considered effective for healing broken bones and bruises.
It may also help lower inflammation. Comfrey helps relieve the pain and swelling of contusions and sprains. It has also been shown to be effective in reducing the symptoms of osteoarthritis.