Common comfrey

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swahili name

More Local Names

borana:
DIGO:
duruma:
giriama:
kamba:
kauma:
kikuyu:
Mavakhe
kipsigis:
kisii:
kuria:
luhya:
LUO:
maasai:
maragoli:
meru:
mijikenda:
nandi:
NUBI:
OGIEK:
pokomo:
pokot:
rabai:
sabaot:
samburu:
suba:
TURKANA:

Scientific Name

Symphytum officinale

plant family

Plant Details and use

It is used in the management of arthritis. A poultice is made from the mature leaves and applied to the aching joints. The powder is good for wounds.

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