How did people five hundred years ago mend a broken bone? They didn’t have modern day casting material. They didn’t have xrays. They didn’t have anyway to fix it except their knowledge on broken bones and herbs.
So, let me tell you a few herbs that are amazing for broken bones. Comfrey, echinacea, garlic, lobelia, marshmallow, plantain, solomon’s seal, an teasel. Each of these herbs have their own unique way to help so lets look at a few of these in specific.
Comfrey will help speed up healing while increasing mobility and relieving the pain and swelling. Just make sure the
bone is set before applying comfrey because it does heal quickly. Also, if the break caused a puncture wound, don’t use
comfrey until that puncture wound has healed.
Echinacea helps broken bones by promoting bone regeneration. If you suffer from eczema, it is possible you may have a slight allergic rash if using echinacea topically.
Garlic boosts bone mineral density to help with broken bones. It can cause slight skin irritations in some people.
Lobelia helps broken bones by enhancing collagen disposition. Do not use lobelia if pregnant or nursing.
Marshmallow helps speed up bone fracture healing.
If I were going to make a poultice and place this on a broken bone, I would use these herbs. Simply take the dried herb and mix it with a little water to make a paste and apply topically to the area of concern. Let this sit on the skin for about 60 minutes. Re apply every 3-4 hours for 3-4 days.
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~Dr. Amanda P. Cartwright