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Fractures and osteoporosis
As the gap between the various medical systems narrows down, the term ‘alternative medicine’ is slowly dying a well deserved death. It is being replaced by a more holistic term ‘integrated medicine’ where the best of all the system integrate to serve the humanity at its best. Slowly a lot many medicines from different disciplines are being accepted into the mainstream medicine because of their high efficacy in treating a particular illness. One such medicine from the homoeopathic system of medicine is Symphytum Officinale. Its extreme effectiveness in treating osteoporosis and healing fractures is what puts it into this category.
What is Symphytum?
Symphytum is a homoeopathic medicine made from root and leaves of the plant called Comfrey or Symphytum Officinale and is usually used homeopathically in a highly diluted form. The impressive wound-healing properties of Symphytum are due to the presence of allantoin. Allantoin is known to stimulate cell proliferation and so augments wound-healing both inside and out. Allantoin is known to stimulate osteoblasts, the bone building cells.
Osteoporosis and Symphytum
Osteoporosis literally means porous bones. It is a slow, progressive disease characterized by a gradual loss of calcium from bones until they become very porous and weak. Normally, bones are composed of a shell of compact or solid bone surrounding connecting plates and rods of bone (spongy bone) within which lie the bone marrow.
Two types of cell regulate the growth of bone: osteoclasts and osteoblasts. The osteoclasts function to dissolve older bone and leave tiny unfilled spaces behind. The osteoblasts then move into these spaces and produce new bone. After menopause or after middle age when the level of hormones go down ,the new bone forming cells also cease to function normally. Thus in osteoporosis, the amount of both compact and spongy bone is reduced. Thinning of the outer layer of compact bone greatly reduces its strength and increases the likelihood of fracture. Symphytum is of great help in osteoporosis as it increases the activity of osteoblasts which are ‘new bone’ forming cells. Thus helps in recovering from osteoporosis in the most natural way. It can also be of great help in fractures resulting due to osteoporosis. Other Homoeo-medicines such as Calcarea Carb, Calcarea phos are also of great help in treating osteoporosis by assimilating the various nutrients in the body.
Fractures and Symphytum
When a bone fractures, osteoblasts need to go into an overdrive around the fracture site, to lay down more collagen fibers and minerals on top to strengthen them. Symphytum acts as a catalyst in this situation. It increases the activity of new bone forming cells (osteoblasts) in the area of fracture. Symphytum is to be used only once the broken bone has been brought to its original position. Symphytum is indicated in cases where the healing of fracture is delayed e.g. in old people, osteoporosis etc .It is also recommended for pain in old fractures.
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Preventing and treating Osteoporosis
Exercise and Lifestyle
Taking regular exercise is the single most important action anyone can take to improve the strength of their bones. The sort of exercise that’s beneficial in preventing osteoporosis is weight-bearing, such as walking or aerobics.
Regular Calcium Intake
Regular intake of calcium is essential throughout life for healthy bones. The recommended intake of calcium for an adult of calcium is 800mg. On average, 250ml milk or 150g yoghurt contains 300mg of calcium.
Early diagnoses
Early diagnoses can help in reducing the complications associated with osteoporosis. A bone density scan early in midlife can be of a great help in diagnosing and thereby preventing osteoporosis.
This feature ( authored by Dr. Vikas Sharma ) was earlier published in The Tribune(North India’s largest circulated daily newspaper). Dr. Vikas Sharma is regular Homeopathic columnist for The Tribune.You can mail him at vikas@drhomeo.com
My wife age 63, had fracture of Femur bone and Max has implanted steel plate on 14th Jan. we have been recommended SYMPHYTUM 200 and Calcaria Fos 6 which she has been taking for last two weeks . Please advise how long she should continue with these two . She will be xrayed on 7th April after completing 12 weeks. Regards. P C BAHL
Respected doctor,
I need your help urgent for my father who is 70 years old. He has inguinal hernia. It comes out more often these days on standing, walking etc.
I read about the wonder herb symphtum. If appllied on hernia, it strengthen the muscles. Hernia is permanently cured.
Pl advise.
Thanks
Hi Sir,
My sister (staying in Faridabad, near Delhi) aged around 50, got hairline fractures in her spine after she fell down in a park. As a result of which, she has been advised complete bed rest alongwith some painkillers.
Sir, I need to know about “Symphytum”… its affects… costing etc. Also where is this medicine available?
Please Help as she is in extreme pain.
Pls give me sex debility
No time prolongation
my aunty’s bone fractured due to slip ,bone fractured at thies up side , she cannot moove to hospital so kindly give homeo medicene fpr recovery for bones her weight is 35 kg and hb is 7.5 and bloodcells 60000 .so kindly suggest me homeo medicene
my son is 12 years old and his growth hormone is in low levels
hw is sort kids
i would like to start a homeopathetic approach.
i found to nomerous forums this:
-silicea 12x
-baryta carb 30c
-Symphytum q
i cant find Symphytum q but Symphytum 200c in liquid
could you tell me the exact dose for the above?
Sir,
I have been sufering from bone fracture in my right leg ouccered in femer for nearly a year i am taking both homeo and elopath medicine but i m not satisfied with the result. I am taking calcarea phos and samphytm for last 6-7 month,so what should i do more for healing rather fast?
can symphytum 200 can treat bone fracture
i have nonunion supracondyhumerus . oprated 2nd time 3 month back but notunion till how haemopathy help in union this #quickly.
Dear Dr. Sharma: I am78 yr oldy serious side effects retired physician/cardiologist/ I have severe Osteoporosis due to Dilantin ( Anti seizes medicine). In Alopathy the drugs used carry very serious side effects of . Because of osteoporosis I sustained fractureI of neck femur and then compression fracture of T 12 vertebra. reviewed the literature on homeopathic medicines for osteoporosis.I found symphylum good for osteoporosis. There are other drugs like Calcera Carbonica and few other drugs. I have been taking Vitamin D 3 1000 I. u per day Calcium 500 mg three times a day and high protein diet. Do you think Symphylum will be helpful? What strength i should start with? I will sincerely appreciate your progessional courtesy and cooperation for advice. Dr. Bahoobal Kumar
hi ;
my left leg nee ligament is deer so starting symphytum officinale medicine
Dear sir,
I am suffering from avn both hips kindly advise me dr.reckweg homepathic medicines my avn is at 3rd stage
Thanks
Dear Dr.Sharma,
i have had osteoarthritis since 1990 and there are some changes in th e cartilage around bones in the knees. I don’t have severe pain but discomfort when i climb stairs and i can’t do squatting exercises as it hurts when i bend my knees.Will sbl AT 200 TABLETS HELP OR should i take symphtum 30x and what medicine will prevent further degeneration,I am 56 kgs and 5feet 4 inches tall age is 52 yrs
thanking you,
premlata
1. Left knee joint pain while walking.
Brief History: I am now 70. In 1970, I encountered a heavy charge on my left knee while playing a foot-ball tournament in Raipur, then M.P(now Chhattisgarh) where I was working in Railways’ Workshop. After that it became normal after homeo medicine arnica with mother tincture. I was alright through out my life. Since last year, felt slight pain and cracking while walking. After walking a while, it became normal. But now since last May 2012, real problem started and done x-ray and prescribed by Orthopaedic Dr. for Pysiotherapy and feeling slight better. I started to take Arnica 1M and got good result for a few days lasting. Now, today I started Symphytum 10M. I took also Arnica 10M one day before.
Please advise me accordingly.
1. 1. Lightheadedness : it is like Lightheadedness after getting down from long train-journey. While getting up from chair or seat and on walking too(very light giddiness – more or less always). Though, it is within control to perform normal work, but feeling a lightheadedness which disturbs my concentration of mind to do any work, particularly on walking(morning walking). It was felt from July 2012. ENT specialist cleared me prescribing ‘No problem’ (Virtigo) .
Now I am taking Carbo Veg. 200 one dose daily before going to bed 20 /30 mins. after dinner to avoid any gas formation. Feeling a slight improvement.
A few days back, I started to take Kali Carb. 6, 8hrs dose as is prescribed in the book The Prescriber by Dr. John H Clarke.
Please advise me the better medicine. I am(70) a retired railway officer(IRSME). Health normal – no high or low BP, no sugar, no cardio-vascular problem. Having uric acid under strict control taking regular medicine(Zyloric/Zyrik 100mg.- a allopathic medicine). t. 64/65kg. , ht. 5’6″. If anything more information required, feel free to ask me.
With best wishes,
Pritis C Majumdar
1. Lightheadedness : it is like Lightheadedness after getting down from long train-journey. While getting up from chair or seat and on walking too(very light giddiness – more or less always). Though, it is within control to perform normal work, but feeling a lightheadedness which disturbs my concentration of mind to do any work, particularly on walking(morning walking). It was felt from July 2012. ENT specialist cleared me prescribing ‘No problem’ (Virtigo) .
Now I am taking Carbo Veg. 200 one dose daily before going to bed 20 /30 mins. after dinner to avoid any gas formation. Feeling a slight improvement.
A few days back, I started to take Kali Carb. 6, 8hrs dose as is prescribed in the book The Prescriber by Dr. John H Clarke.
Please advise me the better medicine. I am(70) a retired railway officer(IRSME). Health normal – no high or low BP, no sugar, no cardio-vascular problem. Having uric acid under strict control taking regular medicine(Zyloric/Zyrik 100mg.- a allopathic medicine). t. 64/65kg. , ht. 5’6″. If anything more information required, feel free to ask me.
With best wishes,
Pritis C Majumdar
Dear Dr. Sharma,
I just found your page as I was browsing the internet to find studies related to bone cancer, more precisely invasion of the soft tissues, which has caused a fracture in one of the vertebrae. I found that Symphytum Officinalis could be one of the possible remedies, but some studies show that rosmarinic acid contained in Comfrey could cause liver problems. Can you please clarify this for me? I have a friend who has been diagnosed soft tissue invasion at L5 and it has metastasized to the vertebrae at S1. It has cracked and fractured that vertebrae. He will undergo a needle biopsy on 9-24-2013
Any information in regard to the above mentioned homeopathic remedy would be greatly appreciated.
Regards
Lora Ben
please tell me how much symphytum and for how long to use it. I am 70 years old, active, and suffered a broken wrist while playing racquetball 6 weeks ago. still painful with use. I suspect some osteoporosis, but haven’t been tested. If there is anything else you can suggest I would appreciate it. I have returned to the sport recently. Thank you.
Dr. Sharma,
I have empty bottle of Symphytum 2X manufactured by Boericke & Tafer, Inc and trying to get new bottle but unable to find. Your help in this regard is highly appreciated and thanks.
Dear Dr. Sharma,
I would appreciate advice re: recent severe fracture and subsequent surgery to shoulder joint and osteopenia.
I am presently eating a primarily vegan diet, but do eat some yogourt. I am a former dancer, but can no longer do many weight bearing exercises. I am now taking ( post surgery) symphytum and calc phos 3 x a day. While taking these are there foods that I need to avoid? Will it be beneficial to continue these homeopathics to help strengthen bones?
Thank you, Tonia Shimin
Dear Dr Shama, I am a doctor in Australia. I have skeletal secondary deposits from Prostate cancer. I an on Zoladex implant.
My latest PSA is 1, which has risen from 0.02.
Can Homeopathy offer any treatment for this condition? Regards Prashant