Herb
Treatment Support
promotes cell growth
Application
compress externally
Bones, broken
Etiologic and Other Factors Leading to Broken Bones (Fractures)
- Trauma: Car accidents, falls, sports injuries, or direct blows can cause fractures.
- Osteoporosis: Weakens bones, making them more prone to breaks even with minor stress.
- Overuse: Repeated stress or overexertion, especially in athletes, can cause stress fractures.
- Medical Conditions: Bone cancer, infections (osteomyelitis), or metabolic diseases like Paget’s disease can weaken bones.
- Nutritional Deficiencies: Lack of calcium, vitamin D, or other nutrients can lead to fragile bones.
- Aging: Bone density decreases with age, increasing fracture risk.
- Medications: Prolonged use of corticosteroids can weaken bones.
Deciding to Seek Professional Help
Seek medical attention immediately if:
- There is severe pain, swelling, or deformity.
- The affected area cannot bear weight or function normally.
- The skin is broken (open fracture) or there’s visible bone.
- There is numbness, coldness, or discoloration, which could indicate nerve or vascular damage.
- The fracture is near a joint, spine, or skull.
- Symptoms do not improve or worsen after initial care.
Treatment Plan for Bones, broken
When to Treat at Home (Minor Cases)
Some minor injuries like small stress fractures or bruised bones may be managed at home with:
- Rest: Avoid putting stress on the injured area.
- Ice: Apply ice packs to reduce swelling.
- Compression: Use an elastic bandage if appropriate.
- Elevation: Keep the injured area raised to minimize swelling.
Herbal Remedies
- Arnica (Arnica spp.): Helps reduce pain and inflammation when applied topically.
- Comfrey (Symphytum officinale): Traditionally used as a poultice to promote healing (not to be ingested due to potential toxicity).
- Turmeric (Curcuma longa): Anti-inflammatory properties may aid recovery when consumed.
- Willow (Salix alba)Â Bark: A natural pain reliever similar to aspirin.
Note: These remedies may help with minor issues but should not replace professional care for serious fractures. Always consult a healthcare provider if in doubt.
Christopher Hobbs:
“A broken bone, or fracture, is usually treated through stabilizing and immobilizing the affected bone. Casts, splints and pins all help keep the bone in place until the broken ends heal and join together.
Herbalists often recommend herbal mineral tonics to aid in the healing of broken bones. Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is especially recommended due to its high natural silica content, which aids in calcium assimilation and utilization. Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) contains allantoin which stimulates the production of new tissue, but it also contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids which are stressful to the liver. Thus, comfrey is not recommended during pregnancy or nursing. The leaf can be used for up to 2 or 3 weeks once or twice a year, but plantain (Plantago lanceolata) leaf, which also contains allantoin and no pyrrolizidine alkaloids, can be used as a safe substitute.”
Generated by ChatGPT; edited and supplemented by Dr. Chrisopher Hobbs PhD
Herbal Remedies for Bones, broken
Herb
Treatment Support
Application
Herb
Treatment Support
connective tissue regenerator
Application
extract in tablet form
Herb
Treatment Support
mineral tonic
Application
tincture, externally; homeopathic tablet internally
Herb
Treatment Support
supports hormones to build new bone
Application
tea, traditional extracts in pill form
Related Bones, broken conditions
Additional Ailment
Herb
Application
No additional ailments found.
The information given here is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. The information is drawn from numerous sources—both traditional medicine practice, from the clinical experience of many herbalists currently practicing, and supported by decades of scientific research from the author. The research most consulted includes human clinical trials that help to determine the most effective and safe herbs for various needs, the best doses, and types of preparations.
The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.
