
(Symphytum officinale) Hardy leafy perenial, containing a mucilaginous juice. Leaves are entire deep green and hairy. Flowers are variable in color, blue, yellow or white. fruits are nutlets. Introduced in the philippines in the 60's, cultivated, propagated by seed. An ancient herb known since 400Bc, used by the greeks to treat bronchial problems, wound healing and mending of broken bones.
Folkloric uses: Decoction of leaves used for a variety of illnesses, asthma, cough, ulcers, constipation, hypertension; Poultice of resh leaves used for sprains and fractures, inflammatory sweeling, external wounds, sores, athletes foot, burns, insect bites and abscesses; Used for excessive menstrual flow, cancer, angina, gums disease; Juice of leaves used for a variety of skin ailments and wounds healing,apply 3X daily; Decoction of tea as a sleep aid; Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation.