Knitbone (Polish: Purpurowy żywokost) is a symbiotic plant that only grows in Brokilon and is used by the dryads in conjunction with conynhaela, a healing herb. Together, they enable the rapid regeneration of damaged or broken bones.[1] Despite only growing in Brokilon, it appears that either the dryads or visiting elves trade it with outsiders, as some human herbalists have access to it and know how to apply it.[2]
In July 1267, after the Thanedd coup, Geralt spent 36 days in Col Serrai being treated by Aglaïs for a broken leg and forearm using knitbone and conynhaela, to which he made a full recovery.[1]
Trivia[]
- In real-life, Symphytum officinale, commonly known as common comfrey, is a plant that is also historically known as "knitbone" and was used to treat muscle sprains, burns, bruises, and joint inflammation.