Herbs: Comfrey leaf - cut

 

Common Names: Comfrey, gum plant, bruisewort, knit bone, nipbone, knit back, boneset
Latin Name: Symphytum officinale

Comfrey is high in calcium and vitamin C. It has a strong history of being used as an external application by itself or in poultices for the mending of wounds and broken bones. It is a contact healer, relieving pain and immediately helping to grow new flesh and bone. The Latin name itself translates "knitting together."

Excerpts from The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook

One of the main therapeutic substances in comfrey is allantoin, an anti-inflammatory that perks up the immune system, speeds wound healing, and encourages new skin and cell growth. It's a time-honored treatment for healing sores, bruises, and even broken bones. The tannins in comfrey are astringent, and the rosmarinic acid might contribute some anti-inflammatory assistance. Some extracts have shown the potential to dcrease tumor growth and extend the lives of lab mice with cancer.

From Our Reading and/or Experience...

  • We use comfrey often in external applications. It is readily available fresh, probably in your own back yard. It is not recommended for internal use.
  • It can be used to benefit anyone: men, women (including before, during or after pregnancy, and nursing), children and animals.
  • It is critical that comfrey is stored in a dark, dry, and cool place. Refrigeration or freezing is highly recommended, but not necessary. Following these suggestions will delay the loss of it's highly valued nutritional and medicinal properties.

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Helped with Eye Injury
by Ami on Oct 13, 2009

My husband was hit in the eye with a chunk of firewood this week. It caused an abrasion over 90% of his eye and they had to scrape the tore up surface off his cornea. And of course his eyelids down to his cheekbone were very swollen and black and blue. Day 2 I started comfrey leaf poultices and now at day 5 he has only a tiny bruise, no swelling and almost no redness in the eyeball. His vision is even coming back well. There was concern that it may cause some blindness due to the severity of the injury. We are so thankful for the herbs God has given us to use!

Heals Bruising
by Michelle C. on Aug 24, 2009

Three weeks ago, I fell and broke my left arm in two places. One break is low, near my elbow. The other is high, in the area of my shoulder.

I began using the Comfrey and aloe on the area. WOW!! The bruising started healing in 24 hours. I couldn't see some bruising on and below my elbow, so it didn't receive the treatment. It is still very purple. Two days ago, I started treating it and I am amazed at the improvement. Besides healing the bruised areas, I have been in little to no pain. The Dr. cannot believe how quickly I am healing. Thank you!!!

Comfrey
by Nickie on Nov 8, 2006

My husband recently tore a ligament in his knee. The ligament was completely severed. I made a poultice from the dried comfrey leaves and applied it nightly to the injured knee. The pain quickly left and the "looseness" that came from the ligament being torn slowly went away. His bad knee is feeling better than his good one! I also followed your recipe for muscle rubs using the comfrey and have experienced wonderful results. For example- I applied it to my wrist that had been aching for days and in the morning there wasn't any pain. Thank you for offering your products at such a reasonable price, but more than that , thank you for such an excellent resource full of information on various herbs. Your web site has been a blessing!

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