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Remedy

Symphytum (comfrey)

Symphytum officinale

Botanical illustration of Symphytum

The leading remedy for shoulder & joint pain. Useful when the shoulder feels sore at the bone surface, heals slowly, or remains weak after an old injury.

Key indications

  • Top remedy for general shoulder pain from injury, arthritis or other unknown causes
  • Sore, bruised feeling at the bone surface of the shoulder
  • Slow healing or lingering weakness after a shoulder injury
  • Pain worse from touch, jarring, or pressure on the bone
Worse from

Cold, damp weather, touch, motion of the injured part

Better from

Warmth, rest, gentle support

Suggested dosage

200C twice daily after shoulder injury; continue for several weeks for slow-healing bone pain.

Frequently taken with
Hypericum (St. John's wort)

General guidance only. 200ck may be substituted for 200C potencies. Stop the remedy upon significant improvement. If no improvement after 2-3 doses in acute cases or after 4-6 weeks in chronic cases, try a different remedy. Consult a experienced practitioner if you feel you need additional help for serious or persistent symptoms.