CalendulaSymphytum OfficinaleHerbOrganicAllantoinRootsWoundsCompostPyrrolizidine alkaloidsExternallyBurdock leavesSalveInternallyHerbsExtractsNitrogenArthritisTinctureCreamsPreparationsMedicinalRoot or leafPlantain LeafFertilizerPossessesGrowsSkinIngredientsParsleyLiverPoulticeWoundOlive oilEnsuresSteepKnitboneHerbalCalciumPricklyGreenMadePlantsAstringentSensitiveSoilProductsMakeWaterDiarrheaYellowFlowerGreat
Calendula3
- Comfrey has a synergy with all forms of calendula so add Comfrey Glycerol Extract to a cream or lotion that uses Calendula Oil for a soothing skin cream. (aromantic.co.uk)
- These remedies include the supplement serrapeptase, castor oil packs and certain herbs like comfrey and calendula. (earthclinic.com)
- Comfrey and calendula can be used individually or together to make a tea to take internally or an oil to use externally for adhesions. (earthclinic.com)
Symphytum Officinale1
- ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Comfrey root (Symphytum officinale L., Boraginaceae) has been used in folk medicine for a long time to treat different diseases. (bvsalud.org)
Herb7
- Comfrey leaf is a popular herb traditionally used topically. (supersalve.com)
- Comfrey is an amazing herb known for its ability to heal tissue. (earthclinic.com)
- Comfrey is more than just an herb found in cottage gardens and seasoning blends. (gardeningknowhow.com)
- The best thing about the plant is you can cut the leaves several times in a season for a constant supply of this nutrient-rich, useful herb. (gardeningknowhow.com)
- The standard ratio is about 2.5 ounces (75 grams) of fresh leaf, or 1 ounce (30 grams) of dried herb to one cup of hot water. (outdoorlife.com)
- Members receive 10 shares with 5 generous bundles of fresh leaf, flower, or roots depending on what's in season along with 3 "how-to" herbal medicine making videos, a PDF with basic medicine making techniques, and an educational email with every share on the properties of each herb and recipes for cooking and medicine making. (appalachian.org)
- Comfrey is a highly useful herb for the organic gardener! (thegrowers-exchange.com)
Organic3
- Organic comfrey leaves combined with glycerin to extract the allantoin. (aromantic.co.uk)
- Comfrey grows well in organic soil but can become evasive, so be careful where you plant it if you don't want it to completely take over your garden. (bellaonline.com)
- You can also add the leaves themselves to your compost pile to aide in breaking down other organic matter, which will give you a much richer compost mix. (thegrowers-exchange.com)
Allantoin4
- Comfrey contains allantoin, a protein that helps cell renewal. (bayhousearomatics.com)
- DID YOU KNOW: Lungwort is a source of the skin-nurturing compound allantoin, which is also found in Comfrey? (pennherb.com)
- Allantoin, a chemical component Comfrey possesses in abundance, has almost miraculous power to stimulate tissue growth and regeneration. (grianherbs.com)
- Common Comfrey is also referred to as 'Knitbone' as it is the plant's high concentration of Allantoin that helps reduce inflammation of sprains and broken bones. (thegrowers-exchange.com)
Roots8
- one part comfrey and three parts water to prevent any damage to the plants roots. (bellaonline.com)
- The papyrus fragment shows a sphere of dark blue-green leaves supported by some small scraggly roots. (wikipedia.org)
- Just spread the leaves around the edges of plant roots and then bury them with 2 inches (5 cm.) of soil. (gardeningknowhow.com)
- Cooked, mashed roots of comfrey used as a topical treatment is great for arthritis, bruises, burns, and sprains. (outdoorlife.com)
- The roots and leaves make an excellent liver tonic and help to purify the body and blood. (outdoorlife.com)
- You could also eat the fresh leaves and roots after boiling them in water and discarding the water to remove bitterness. (outdoorlife.com)
- Comfrey has deep roots to absorb potassium that's otherwise unavailable to plants. (the-organic-gardener.com)
- Extracts made from the dried leaves and roots of the comfrey plant are used to treat inflammation and heal wounds. (medscape.com)
Wounds4
- Comfrey poultices were made for external wounds. (bellaonline.com)
- Historically, yarrow was dried, powdered, and mixed with plantain or comfrey water (both were famous wound herbs) or used fresh by itself as a poultice for wounds that would not stop bleeding. (outdoorlife.com)
- For this reason, the oldest use of Comfrey is as an external remedy to speed the healing of cuts and wounds, and prevent scarring. (grianherbs.com)
- Externally, apply a tea, compress, or poultice of the leaves and/or root to speed the healing of cuts and wounds and to minimize scarring. (grianherbs.com)
Compost7
- Comfrey is also great as a fertilizer for your plants and in the compost bin but be warned of the pungent smell. (bellaonline.com)
- Leaves and grass clippings are also excellent for compost, but should be sprinkled into the bin with other materials, or dug in to the center of the ple and mixed. (showmeboone.com)
- You can also try using comfrey as mulch or as a compost enhancer. (gardeningknowhow.com)
- Leaves may be composted separately, or added to garden compost. (the-organic-gardener.com)
- Mix in with dry stored leaves to make garden compost. (the-organic-gardener.com)
- Because the plant yields large amounts of leaves, breaks down quickly and contains natural compost activators, you can create a compost tea from comfrey for fertilizing your plants. (thegrowers-exchange.com)
- To learn how to make your own comfrey compost tea and how it benefits your garden, read our blog, Comfrey: Your Compost Companion . (thegrowers-exchange.com)
Pyrrolizidine alkaloids3
- Although comfrey root tea has been used traditionally, the danger of its pyrrolizidine alkaloids is significant. (outdoorlife.com)
- The alkaloid content of Comfrey has sparked some controversy, as the pyrrolizidine alkaloids it contains have been shown to damage liver tissue during metabolism. (grianherbs.com)
- RESULTS: The hydroethanolic extract of comfrey root primarily consists of phenolic acids, pyrrolizidine alkaloids, and their derivatives, and lignans. (bvsalud.org)
Externally3
- Note that comfrey should only be used externally and not for more than ten consecutive days in a row. (bellaonline.com)
- Its regenerative and healing action to the irritated digestion is easy to overlook, since we are used to using Comfrey externally, but should always be remembered for short-term treatment while the longer-term issues are being addressed. (grianherbs.com)
- Although it is a widespread plant material, little is known about the interaction of externally applied preparations of comfrey with the human skin microbiome. (bvsalud.org)
Burdock leaves1
- Comfrey leaves and burdock leaves are also very effective. (earthclinic.com)
Salve2
- To this effect, a poultice or compress of the leaves is quite effective, as is a salve of leaf or root. (grianherbs.com)
- When mashed and heated into a poultice or applied as a salve, Comfrey can also make a wonderfully mild astringent great for ulcers and sores. (thegrowers-exchange.com)
Internally3
- Therefore, comfrey root and young leaf preparations should not be taken internally. (outdoorlife.com)
- Taken internally, Comfrey can also speed the regeneration of bone, and is quite useful as a simple tea or extract if any part of the skeletal structure is broken (again, all its uses point to its power to stimulate the regeneration of tissue). (grianherbs.com)
- Please note: Comfrey should not be taken internally as, even in small doses over time, it can be harmful. (thegrowers-exchange.com)
Herbs1
- Comfrey is one of our most popular medicinal herbs . (thegrowers-exchange.com)
Extracts1
- AIM OF THE STUDY: The study aims to determine the interaction between human skin microbiota and the comfrey root extracts, by monitoring the biotransformation of the constituents present in the extract and evaluating changes in the population of the skin microbiota in an ex vivo setting. (bvsalud.org)
Nitrogen3
- The nitrogen content in comfrey fertilizer helps with green leafy growth. (gardeningknowhow.com)
- Grow Clovers around your Comfrey patch to increase soil nitrogen. (the-organic-gardener.com)
- Leaves are rich in Nitrogen too. (the-organic-gardener.com)
Arthritis2
- Comfrey oil also eases the pain of arthritis, muscle aches and soreness. (anniesremedy.com)
- This natural comfrey ointment can be used for various purposes including bone health, joint pain relief, arthritis, and skin conditions. (herbalshire.com)
Tincture1
- Combine Comfrey Glycerol Extract with Arnica Tincture and Eyebright Tincture along with some Witch Hazel Water when making eye creams. (aromantic.co.uk)
Creams1
- Alternatively, creams or ointments made from root or leaf can be applied. (outdoorlife.com)
Preparations2
- Comfrey has a long history of use for its beneficial properties in topical preparations in Western herbalism. (wickedwanderlust.com)
- It suggests that the intermittent external applications of comfrey preparations perchance are unlikely to pose a substantial risk. (bvsalud.org)
Medicinal1
- The illustrated plant has been identified as "symphyton" (modern comfrey), which was an important medicinal plant. (wikipedia.org)
Root or leaf1
- Comfrey root or leaf, red clover, crushed orange flowers, crushed lavender flowers, elder flowers, chamomile flowers and marigold if you're blonde and jojoba oil added to the shampoo base. (craftbits.com)
Plantain Leaf1
- We scalded a dry plantain leaf and then cooled it in water. (earthclinic.com)
Fertilizer3
- The large hairy leaves are an excellent source of the three macro-nutrients found in fertilizer. (gardeningknowhow.com)
- Try comfrey fertilizer on your plants and see the benefits in your garden. (gardeningknowhow.com)
- Comfrey as a fertilizer has many forms, all of which are easy to use and make. (gardeningknowhow.com)
Possesses1
- The comfrey oil in this ointment possesses properties that can help with the healing process of bones, joints, and skin. (herbalshire.com)
Grows2
- Comfrey is a hardy perennial plant that grows quickly. (gardeningknowhow.com)
- A strong and invasive plant, Comfrey always grows back from the smallest piece of root left in the soil. (grianherbs.com)
Skin4
- High carbohydrate content plants like comfrey are very soothing to the skin. (aromantic.co.uk)
- Fresh leaves can be ground up lightly and applied directly to the skin. (outdoorlife.com)
- MATERIAL AND METHODS: The comfrey root extract was incubated with the human skin microbiota from ten healthy donors. (bvsalud.org)
- Its leaves and oil have been consumed, chewed, and applied to the skin for many conditions. (medlineplus.gov)
Ingredients1
- Made with pure comfrey oil and other natural ingredients, this ointment ensures effective and safe results. (herbalshire.com)
Parsley1
- Mix almond meal, comfrey root and parsley in a small bowl and set aside. (make-stuff.com)
Liver3
- Avoid comfrey products if you have or have had liver problems. (aromantic.co.uk)
- Mix in cod liver oil and comfrey. (make-stuff.com)
- When taken by mouth, however, comfrey is hepatotoxic and can lead to liver failure. (medscape.com)
Poultice2
- To use the leaves as a poultice just crush them and apply to the wound. (diagnose-me.com)
- A poultice of the dried powdered leaves and stems has been used to relieve the pain of rheumatic joints. (diagnose-me.com)
Wound2
- The beauty of it is that the leaf will not stick to the healing wound and it aids healing. (earthclinic.com)
- Just be sure that the wound is properly cleaned and disinfected before applying Comfrey, as it will close the lips of the cut and could lock in an infection! (grianherbs.com)
Olive oil1
- Apply the crushed fresh leaves to the affected area, or fill a jar with dried leaves and cover them with olive oil. (outdoorlife.com)
Ensures2
- Worn or carried Comfrey Leaf ensures safety during travel. (theblessedbee.com)
- The concentrated formula of this comfrey ointment ensures maximum potency and effectiveness. (herbalshire.com)
Steep2
- Make an infusion (like a tea) by pouring near-boiling water over the leaves and let steep 5 to 10 minutes. (outdoorlife.com)
- Just steep fresh comfrey into a tea for external use, by straining the leaves and letting it cool. (thegrowers-exchange.com)
Knitbone1
- Did you know that Comfrey was known in medieval times as Knitbone - indicating its healing properties? (bellaonline.com)
Herbal3
- Comfrey oil is perhaps the best oil to have on hand in your herbal kit and is a very useful oil to use as a base for salves. (anniesremedy.com)
- This comfrey ointment is made by a reputable brand known for producing high-quality herbal products. (herbalshire.com)
- According to herbal folklore, its lung-shaped leaf was a clue to its beneficial properties, hence the reason for its common and genus names. (pennherb.com)
Calcium1
- Comfrey has the three major nutrients plus high levels of calcium, which can be very beneficial if harvested and made into comfrey tea for plants. (gardeningknowhow.com)
Prickly1
- Wear long sleeves and gloves to protect your hands and arms from the prickly hairs on the leaves. (gardeningknowhow.com)
Green2
- Dried, cut, green Comfrey leaves. (bayhousearomatics.com)
- The green leaves can be crushed into a paste and applied to venomous stings and bites with great effect. (outdoorlife.com)
Made1
- An aromatic tea is made from the fresh or dried leaves[172, 183, 257]. (pfaf.org)
Plants3
- Making comfrey tea for plants is easy and requires no special skills or tools. (gardeningknowhow.com)
- Dilute the comfrey plant food with water by half before you apply to plants. (gardeningknowhow.com)
- Use the removed leaf debris as a side dressing along your vegetable plants. (gardeningknowhow.com)
Astringent1
- The leaves and young flowering shoots re astringent, diaphoretic, diuretic, laxative and stomachic[172]. (pfaf.org)
Sensitive1
- Some people are sensitive to even touching the leaves and can get heart palpitations. (pioneerthinking.com)
Soil2
- It emerges early from the spring soil, and flowers in late June (the best time for picking the leaves). (grianherbs.com)
- Comfrey enjoys a wet, shady area and will do well in most soil types. (thegrowers-exchange.com)
Products2
- Apart from the ointment, the brand also offers other comfrey-based products like comfrey cream, balm, and oil for a comprehensive approach to natural healing. (herbalshire.com)
- It is not recommended to use any comfrey products on babies and young children. (aromantic.co.uk)
Make3
- The individual materials that make up Comfrey Glycerol Extract are listed on the Cosmetic Ingredient Database (Cosing) here. (aromantic.co.uk)
- Make the best lemonade you've ever tasted by adding bruised lemon balm leaves to the drink. (outdoorlife.com)
- Preparation/Dosage: Make a tea of the leaves, 3-4 TBS in a quart of water, and drink daily to help mend broken bones. (grianherbs.com)
Water3
- Weight the leaves with something heavy to hold them down and then fill the container with water. (gardeningknowhow.com)
- A stronger tea of the leaves and root, 4 TBS in a quart of water, can be used for digestive symptoms. (grianherbs.com)
- Comfrey needs an average amount of water and prefers to stay consistently moist but not waterlogged. (thegrowers-exchange.com)
Diarrhea1
- Yes, the berries are delicious, but did you know that blackberry leaves are helpful for diarrhea? (outdoorlife.com)
Yellow3
- Comfrey Leaves are used as a natural dye for its Yellow to Gold colouring. (bayhousearomatics.com)
- Comfrey Glycerol Extract is a beige/yellow to dark brown, clear liquid. (aromantic.co.uk)
- Tomato leaves turning yellow? (thegardenhelper.com)
Flower1
- It is in leaf all year, in flower in May. (pfaf.org)
Great2
- By extracting comfrey leaves into glycerine, you get both the benefit of the comfrey as well as the benefit of the glycerine which is a great humectant. (aromantic.co.uk)
- Comfrey leaves are great for mosquito bites where itching is beyond relief. (bellaonline.com)