Comfrey Salve
Comfrey leaf has been used traditionally for many purposes. Comfrey increases cell proliferation through the action of one of its primary constituents, allantoin. Allantoin stimulates cell growth, increases tissues ability to hold onto moisture, and regulates inflammation. Comfrey salve can be used on injured connective tissue to help speed healing (sprains, strains, fractures, etc.), obviously not as a substitute for proper medical attention, especially in the case of a fracture. You can simply massage into the affected area a few times a day. Comfrey is also great when used topically on small cuts or lacerations in which the skin has started to close up. DO NOT use on fractures that have not been evaluated by a doctor or on deep punctures wounds (until the skin has closed up). This is because it works so well at healing the skin that the surface may close up before the deeper layers of tissue are fully healed, trapping bacteria inside the wound. It used topically toward the end of the healing process it can help minimize the appearance of scars from wounds.
Comfrey has been the subject of controversy surrounding the potential for liver toxicity despite being used safely traditionally for hundreds of years. This is due to the plant’s pyrrolizidine alkaloid content and the concern really only applies to internal consumption of the herb. External use is generally considered safe and internal use can be considered safe in certain circumstances. Avoid in pregnancy/lactation and if you have any type of liver disease or compromised liver function.
Ingredients: Organic olive oil infused with comfrey leaf (Symphytum officinale) and beeswax.
Comfrey leaf has been used traditionally for many purposes. Comfrey increases cell proliferation through the action of one of its primary constituents, allantoin. Allantoin stimulates cell growth, increases tissues ability to hold onto moisture, and regulates inflammation. Comfrey salve can be used on injured connective tissue to help speed healing (sprains, strains, fractures, etc.), obviously not as a substitute for proper medical attention, especially in the case of a fracture. You can simply massage into the affected area a few times a day. Comfrey is also great when used topically on small cuts or lacerations in which the skin has started to close up. DO NOT use on fractures that have not been evaluated by a doctor or on deep punctures wounds (until the skin has closed up). This is because it works so well at healing the skin that the surface may close up before the deeper layers of tissue are fully healed, trapping bacteria inside the wound. It used topically toward the end of the healing process it can help minimize the appearance of scars from wounds.
Comfrey has been the subject of controversy surrounding the potential for liver toxicity despite being used safely traditionally for hundreds of years. This is due to the plant’s pyrrolizidine alkaloid content and the concern really only applies to internal consumption of the herb. External use is generally considered safe and internal use can be considered safe in certain circumstances. Avoid in pregnancy/lactation and if you have any type of liver disease or compromised liver function.
Ingredients: Organic olive oil infused with comfrey leaf (Symphytum officinale) and beeswax.
Comfrey leaf has been used traditionally for many purposes. Comfrey increases cell proliferation through the action of one of its primary constituents, allantoin. Allantoin stimulates cell growth, increases tissues ability to hold onto moisture, and regulates inflammation. Comfrey salve can be used on injured connective tissue to help speed healing (sprains, strains, fractures, etc.), obviously not as a substitute for proper medical attention, especially in the case of a fracture. You can simply massage into the affected area a few times a day. Comfrey is also great when used topically on small cuts or lacerations in which the skin has started to close up. DO NOT use on fractures that have not been evaluated by a doctor or on deep punctures wounds (until the skin has closed up). This is because it works so well at healing the skin that the surface may close up before the deeper layers of tissue are fully healed, trapping bacteria inside the wound. It used topically toward the end of the healing process it can help minimize the appearance of scars from wounds.
Comfrey has been the subject of controversy surrounding the potential for liver toxicity despite being used safely traditionally for hundreds of years. This is due to the plant’s pyrrolizidine alkaloid content and the concern really only applies to internal consumption of the herb. External use is generally considered safe and internal use can be considered safe in certain circumstances. Avoid in pregnancy/lactation and if you have any type of liver disease or compromised liver function.
Ingredients: Organic olive oil infused with comfrey leaf (Symphytum officinale) and beeswax.