Use in Skin Care and Remedies

The bristly hairs of comfrey are a sign of its association with the ‘silica process’. Silicic acids are important silicon compounds (silicon oxides) found in various forms in nature. They are also found in all plant and animal body fluids and form the skeletons (frustules) of diatoms. Silicic acids alternate between liquid and solid states and are form-giving substances. In comfrey, with its strong silica connection, this form-giving capacity is combined with powerful growth potential, making it an effective medicinal herb.
Extracts of flowering comfrey complete the formulations of our wound and burn preparations WALA Wund- und Brandgel* and WALA Brandessenz*. In potentised form extract of comfrey root is an ingredient of WALA Symphytum comp.*, which is used in the treatment of fractures, periostitis (inflammation of the membrane surrounding the bone) and repetitive strain injury.



* Prescribing information for the preparations mentioned (the indications are derived from the anthroposophical understanding of man and nature):

Brandessenz.
Indications: first and second degree burns and scalds, sunburn, allergic and hyperergic skin disorders (dermatoses), insect bites and stings, grazes and ulcers.
Warning: contains 23 % (v/v) alcohol

Symphytum comp..
Indications: stimulation of the structuring and form-giving processes in traumatic and inflammatory conditions of the bone and surrounding tissues, e.g. fractures, Sudeck's atrophy, periostitis, tennis elbow (epicondylitis), repetitive strain injury (tendovaginitis).
Warning: this medicine contains sucrose and lactose.

Wund- und Brandgel.
Indications: first and second degree burns and scalds, sunburn, insect bites, grazes

In all cases the following applies: For information on risks and side-effects please read the pack insert and ask your doctor or pharmacist.

* For information on risks and side-effects please read the pack insert and ask your doctor or pharmacist.