, unique medicinal product, successfully used in clinical studies, only available from nature’s best, do not compare with other comfrey based creamsour comfrey cream is a medicinal product for the symptomatic treatment of joint pains sprains inflammation & strains associated with restricted joint mobility.the active ingredient is a liquid extract of comfrey root (symphytum officinale). the plants are harvested when they are three years old to allow for them to have built up a sufficient concentration of the ‘active’ ingredients in their roots. a special process then ensures that these ‘actives’ are preserved & incorporated into the ointment.what makes our cream truly different from other comfrey-based creams however is its use in clinical studies where it has been shown to successfully target joint pain. in fact participants using the topical cream experienced a 95% reduction in pain when compared to other treatments.the cream has a pleasant aroma & it leaves no trace once massaged into the affected area. its easy application makes it the perfect choice for those ‘on the move’. the amount of cream required will depend on the size of the joint to be treated & how bad the symptoms are. however we recommend you always read the label & the information leaflet which is included in the carton.the comfrey plant is a common plant found growing wild along verge sides in the uk & throughout europe. it’s pretty violet/white flowers hang like bells. the root has been prized for centuries for its ‘active’ properties. so much so that it has been known by many names including ‘knitbone’.