Torn Meniscus: Cartilage Regenaration/Healing?

[Sue SStudent]

Hello!  New from Indiana.

I’m wondering if there is anything that can be used to encourage cartilage regeneration/healing for a torn meniscus.

Thanks for any input!

“It is not that I'm so smart. But I stay with the questions much longer.”
― Albert Einstein

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[JoelleStudent]

Hey Sue,

I just heard in one of the lectures that echinacea helps to rebuild tissue. Also, comfrey is what we use around her for stuff like that. One of my dogs tore a ligament in her leg. The vet said she had to heal in 2 weeks but expected it wouldn’t heal quickly and we’d have to do surgery. I used comfrey and it healed up fine!

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[Sue SStudentTopic Author]

How did you use comfrey…  I have a comfrey salve that I’ve used but suspect that it is not strong enough.

Did you do a poltice?  If so, how did you make and apply?

“It is not that I'm so smart. But I stay with the questions much longer.”
― Albert Einstein

[JoelleStudent]

I’ve done it a couple different ways. We made a salve and had good success with that (just as long as the salve is pretty potent and not older than like a year). I’ve also just massaged in infused comfrey oil (that’s how I treated my long-haired dog). And we’ve done a fresh comfrey leaf poultice by simply blending up fresh leaves and water and applying the thick slurry.

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[Sue SStudentTopic Author]

I know that ligaments are quite different from cartilage.  In the medical world they used to believe that there wasn’t enough circulation in cartilage for them to heal though there is some updated information that may contradict that.

With that in mind, it appears that stimulating circulation would be a good target for healing.  I wonder if comfrey can accomplish that.

“It is not that I'm so smart. But I stay with the questions much longer.”
― Albert Einstein

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Joelle

[JoelleStudent]

True. I think the active ingredient in comfrey is allantoin which speeds cell division. I kind of thought that it could speed cell division no matter if it was ligament tissue or cartilage. But I might be wrong. I just know I’ve had such great success with comfrey with all kinds of wounds, sprains, back pain, etc. I think for improving circulation, you might find other herbs to be more targeted for that. Maybe like an antispasmodic to allow the vessels to open up. And maybe cayenne.

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[Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor]

Elena is on the right track with Echinacea and comfrey. Comfrey tincture topically would be the fastest way to get it to the target. Echinacea internally to help rebuild connective tissue too.

Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

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[Danielle L.Student]

Fellow Hoosier and new student in the Indy area! Hi, Sue! 😀

[Sue SStudentTopic Author]

Hi to you too!  Northern IN here.

“It is not that I'm so smart. But I stay with the questions much longer.”
― Albert Einstein

[Lisa BatemanStudent]

How about increasing circulation with a little Cayenne?

Lisa Bateman

[Sue SStudentTopic Author]

Yes, might be a good idea 🙂

“It is not that I'm so smart. But I stay with the questions much longer.”
― Albert Einstein

[VioletStudent]

Yes, cayenne tincture is great on top of the comfrey tincture will help take the comfrey in to help heal. Best wishes in your recovery.

[Lisa ReedStudent]

Hello- I am a new student – doing my assignment. I am having some problems with my knee and plan on using herbs to help heal. Thank you!

[Sue SStudentTopic Author]

Hi. Lisa!  I know you’re going to love what you learn here!

“It is not that I'm so smart. But I stay with the questions much longer.”
― Albert Einstein

[Wendy MurnionStudent]

Sue S wrote:

Hello!  New from Indiana.

I’m wondering if there is anything that can be used to encourage cartilage regeneration/healing for a torn meniscus.

Thanks for any input!

Thanks for the wonderful question! I will definitely be trying the comfrey on my torn meniscus.

[holkercheri@gmail.comStudent]

Great question.  I am currently dealing with bone on bone arthritis.  I would like to know if I can somehow encourage my body to heal.

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