Comfrey (Symphytum officinale), also known as Common Comfrey, Blackwort, Bruisewort, Knitbone, Slippery root, and Gum plant (among others), is a perennial herb of the family Boraginaceae. It is native to Europe, growing in damp grassy places on the banks of rivers and ditches. In the Middle Ages, Comfrey was not only a well-known remedy for broken bones but was used to treat a wide variety of ailments, from arthritis and bronichial problems to gastric ulcers and wound-healing. One of the constituents in Comfrey is allantoin which stimulates cell proliferation and thereby accelerates wound-healing, both internally and externally.

Cat’s Claw (Uncaria tomentosa), also known as hawk’s claw, is a tropical vine that grows in the rainforest areas of South America. In Peru, the plant is protected as it is considered a valuable medicinal resource. The natives of South America have been using Cat’s Claw for hundreds of years for a broad spectrum of conditions, including all types of infection, but also as a cure for cancer. Modern scientific studies suggest that Cat’s Claw may be beneficial in the treatment of arthritis, allergies, bursitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, diabetes, herpes, intestinal disorders, menstrual irregularities, organic depression, and as an adjunctive treatment for cancer and AIDS.

Calendula (Calendula officinalis), also known as marigold or pot marigold, is an annual plant that is native to the Mediterranean countries but now grows throughout the world. It has many traditional culinary and herbal uses, as well as magical ones. The dye obtained from the flowers was used to flavor and color foods like rice, custards, butter, stews, and soups. An infusion made from the crushed petals was used for its cleansing and antiseptic properties, and extracts and ointments were used to treat jaundice, to induce menstruation, to produce sweat during fevers, and also as a remedy for digestive disorders.