noun
- plural of knitbone; plants of the genus Symphytum, especially comfrey, traditionally used in folk medicine to promote bone healing
Usage: chiefly historical or folk medicine; also called comfrey
Examples
- Knitbones were popular remedies in medieval herbalism for treating fractures.
- The herbalist recommended knitbones as a poultice for the injured leg.
- Historical texts mention knitbones among the most valued healing plants.
- Comfrey, or knitbone, contains compounds that were believed to speed bone repair.