Made from the finest organic comfrey leaves, then infused into our coldpressed organic extra virgin olive oil, resulting in a richly blended herbal oil. I have cuticles that are always peeling and the only thing that heals them up overnight, at that, is dr. By harvesting the leaves and letting them break down, youll have a rich, dark, nutrientrich plant food to use around the garden. Analysis of herbal teas made from the leaves of comfrey. Comfrey s original name, knitbone, derives from the external use of poultices of its leaves and roots to heal burns, sprains, swelling, and bruises. Until the 1800s it was only used externally as a treatment for cuts, skin ulcers, burns, varicose veins, bronchitis, and rheumatism. Comfrey root extract is considered a good styptic in nasal and other external bleeding. At the end of 14 days filter the herb from the extract. This oil is perfect for anyone who wants to provide more tender loving care to their skin to help it be more prolific. Comfrey root has many natural healing properties, and mixed with other natural herbs, comfrey can create a very potent cold remedy. A member of the borage family, comfrey symphytum spp. Nature provides us with many unique herbal medicines that can improve our skins health. It has been suggested that its use can be dated back to 400 b.
Using different formulations together increases the risk. Comfrey root uses and benefitsmedicinal properties of. It is also not greasy, and it feels nice when you apply it. Comfrey leaf cellular extract symphytum officinalis. Comfrey should not be used by pregnant or lactating animals and should be avoided by pets with a history of liver disease. Here, we show that a hydroalcoholic extract of comfrey root impairs the development of a. Comfrey is applied externally in the form of extracts, ointments, or compress pastes of comfrey leaves and. Some of my fruit trees in the forest garden mostly and sometimes only receive a mulch of comfrey as annual nutrient input.
Use comfrey root as a natural remedy mother earth news. There are up to 35 species, known by the common name comfrey pronounced. In a posthoc analysis, the authors suggested that treatment may be most. The supernatant was collected and used for analysis. Comfrey is a wonderful herb, known for its healing properties to the skeletal system. It produces clusters of purple, blue, and white flowers, and its famous for its long. Analysis of comfrey tablets indicated that total alkaloid. The roots of leaves of the comfrey plant contain chemical substances called allantoin and rosmarinic acid.
Applying a specific comfrey extract kyttasalbe f to the affected area for 3 weeks or applying a specific cream containing comfrey extract, tannic acid, aloe vera gel, eucalyptus oil, and frankincense oil 4jointz to the affected are for 12 weeks seems to decrease pain in people with knee osteoarthritis. Predel hg1, giannetti b, koll r, bulitta m, staiger c. Comfrey, a perennial herb native to the ditches and riverbanks of europe, has long been used in traditional medicine. Also known as knitbone or boneset, comfrey has a diverse reputation among herbalists. Thoroughly screened for synthetic herbicides and pesticides. We are iso certified, fda registered, and usda organic certified.
If a double strength extract is desired, then begin the process using the same amount of herbs as before, and the extract. Comfrey herb uses, health benefits and side effects. Extracts are still made from the roots and leaves and turned into ointments, creams, or salves. General structures of pyrrolizidine alkaloids and chemical structures of pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Apr 29, 2015 in the above youtube video, you can watch dr. In addition the allantoin in comfrey extract could also have a mild antiinflammatory effect. Technically, water can be used to make an extract, but the resulting product actually is a tea that, like the average homemade comfrey extract, is not nearly as potent. The histological analysis of the healing process shows significant differences. Comfrey is a shrub that grows in parts of europe, asia, and north america. Allantoin boosts the growth of new skin cells, while rosmarinic acid helps relieve pain and inflammation. Comfrey extracts, ointments or compress pastes are applied externally, while. Ikk inhibitors, and may represent a novel lead for therapeutic interference.
Internally and externally, comfrey is used in the treatment of colitis, diarrhea, periostitis, metritis and as a bulk laxative and sedative. Comfrey 72698578 and one of its constituent alkaloids. As a result this product may play a role in relieving some symptoms associated with pulled muscles and ligaments as well as stiffness in the knees and other joints. They are not to be confused with cynoglossum virginianum, known as wild comfrey, another member of the borage. It has had various uses, not only as a medicinal herb but also as food and drink. Preventative measures comfrey for dogs the biggest problem with comfrey extract benefits is the large amount of hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Other uses not proven with research have included skin wounds, skin ulcers, cough, sore throat, gum disease, joint pain, diarrhea, and other conditions. Pdf in vivo wound healing effects of symphytum officinale l. Apply cold grated comfrey root or a cloth soaked in. This is where good healing plants go, under the radar. I was wondering if the leaves have any properties as well.
Feb 10, 2020 comfrey is likley unsafe to take by mouth. I like to use a coffee filter to remove any of the remaining particles and then store in dark brown. In ajaria, pregnant women have been given comfrey root extract to prevent preterm birth kokhreidze vg, 1956. Our smallbatch comfrey herbal oil is solar infused in a window on site using certified organic comfrey le. Permaculturists swear by it, and organic gardeners use it frequently. Comfrey is helpful for hair growth because it has gamma linoleic acid, a omega6 fatty acid, that helps stimulate skin and hair growth, which is why many cosmetic companies use comfrey. Herb potency assured through high performance thin layer chromatography hptlc analysis. Comfrey leaf extract is a contact healer and has been used for tissue and bone healing. Comfrey leaves are dried, ground up, and mixed with water, a moisturizing oil, or aloe vera to form salves or pastes that can be used externally to promote the healing of skin ailments, while reducing inflammations and infection. Herb pharm certified organic comfrey liquid extract. A recent text book chapter gives detailed information on botanical aspects. Comfrey oil is a valuable ally that has a long history of traditional use. In the herbal medicine of south america and several regions of. Jan 17, 2019 comfrey has been cultivated in japan as a green vegetable and has been used as an herbal medicine for more than 2,000 years.
Comfrey symphytum officinale plant profiler sigmaaldrich. Comfrey has been used in alternative medicine as a possibly effective aid in treating back pain, osteoarthritis, or tenderness and swelling caused by a sprain injury. Herb pharm makes their comfrey extract essentially free of pyrrolizidine alkaloids so it is safe for internal use although it says external use only. Efficacy of a comfrey root extract ointment in comparison. Comfrey leaf has to be sold under the disguise of being slightly something else. Christopher, his family has always been concerned with the manufacturing of his time tested formulas. The herb book i have says the beneficial part of the plant are the roots.
If youre looking for an herb to topically treat pain in your dog, then comfrey is it. In the future, id like to grow herbs for my soap and this year i grew calendula. While teas are easy to prepare, comfrey is a bit tricky to make into homemade salves. When the crushed herb is applied to an injured limb, the allantoin is absorbed through the skin to speed healing. Aug 18, 2019 comfrey has very deep roots, which means it extracts large quantities of nutrients from far below the soils surface, inaccessible to other plants. Cellular extracts are naturally multifunctional, and comfrey also know as the wonder herb is a healing powerhouse with potent levels of natural active phytocompounds such as allantoin, offering regenerative properties as it seals moisture into the skin, stimulating new cell growth, accelerating healing and soothing inflamed or irritated skin. An orally administered aqueous comfrey root extract inhibited carrageenaninduced rat paw oedema hiermann and writzel, 1998. In a study of the influence of a 60% ethanolic comfrey root extract on different elements of the human immune system, the extract was found to exert dosedependent anticomplementary effects on the complement activation. Christopher famous american herbalist talk about one of his miraculous healing stories of comfrey on a boy that severely burned his hands down to the bone to where conventional doctors could only amputate or reconstruct affixed unusable hands, but by use of comfrey, one boy made 100. Results published by henry doubleday research association show that 1 litre of fresh comfrey leafmould contains 658mg of n nearly all as nitrate ammonium n causes problems for fruit, 36mg of phosphate, 1179mg of potash, and 102mg of magnesium. Efficacy of a comfrey root extract ointment in comparison to a diclofenac gel in the treatment of ankle distortions.
The leaves of symphytum officinale are similar in appearance to those found on the garden plant known as foxglove. Comfrey root, with the latin name of symphytum officinale, is a perennial herb that features a long deep root, large rough leaves and bellshaped flowers that range in color from cream to pink. Comfrey can be used to help stop bleeding in wounds and when taken internally, it is said it will help stop the bleeding from ulcers, relieve diarrhea and settle an upset stomach. I soak the comfrey leaves in water for 23 days before adding it to the soap. Medical records dating back to the middle ages commonly make reference to herbalists prescribing comfrey for a wide range of ailments, and up until the 20th century, it was considered to be one of natures greatest medicinal herbs. Fill it with the comfrey leaves and immerse in the butt tub barre like a giant tea bag. Comfrey is a beautiful perennial herb of the boraginaceae family that contains.
Christophers common sense approach to natural health is based on three vital processes, cleanse, nourish and heal. Comfrey root powder can be added to bath tea recipes. Comfrey s ymphytum officinale is probably the most popular dynamic accumulator. Comfrey root powder can be infused and added to lotions, salves, ointments, and creams. Herb pharm certified organic comfrey liquid extract 1 ounce. Apply cold grated comfrey root or a cloth soaked in cool comfrey tea to sunburns or other minor burns. Take a butt, barrel or tub, add comfrey leaves to about a quarter way up the barrel, fill with water and leave for 3 to 5 weeks. Each bottle of comfrey extract by herb pharm contains one fluid ounce of solution. Mar 08, 20 comfrey leaf has to be sold under the disguise of being slightly something else.
Im going to make an oil infusion with the avacado oil and the comfrey and prepare an herbal infusion to try and extract the color of the comfrey to color the soap. How to make comfrey feed bbc gardeners world magazine. The roots of symphytum officinale contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids, including symlandine, symphytine, and echimidine. The most common medicinal use of comfrey are in poultices to help heal swellings, inflammations and sores. Comfrey root powder can be infused and used in aftershave recipes. Comfrey root extract has been used for the topical treatment of painful. It is a dynamic accumulator, drawing minerals out of the soil and into the roots and leaves, a compost accelerator, a fine ingredient in liquid manure comfrey tea, beneficial insect attractor, mulch, weed suppressant we use it as a border around our veg plot to stop the paths getting overrun with weeds, biomass accumulator, livestock forage. About our infused herbal oils infused herbal oils are oils that have been steeped with dried botanicals for a period of time until the oil takes on some of the properties of that herb. Comfrey is a plant indigenous to europe and temperate parts of asia. A wide variety of comfrey extract options are available to you, such as packaging, form. Do not use different forms tablets, liquid, tincture, teas, etc of comfrey at the same time without medical advice. Toxicological analysis of the herbal tea using thinlayer chromatography revealed the presence of. Some time ago, a friend was holding a router between his knees. When we look to nature to help solve our skin concerns, we invite essential.
Comfrey herb for your dogs and how to safely use it. In western europe, comfrey has been used topically for treating inflammatory disorders such as arthritis, gout, and thrombophlebitis, and internally for treating diarrhea. In animals, a water extract of comfrey altered the production of prostaglandins. Comfrey has become popular as a vegetable in salads, as an herbal tea, and as an additive in specialty soft drinks. Symphytum is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, boraginaceae. Growing and using comfrey leaves mother earth news. Comfrey can be made into a wonderful liquid feed it is quite simple. Apply externally as needed or as directed by your health care professional. Comfrey extract can be homemade using the root and an allnatural liquid solvent such as vodka or any grain alcohol or olive oil. The plant most commonly referred to and used in gardens is russian comfrey symphytum x uplandicum, a naturally occurring hybrid of two wild species.
An aqueous extract of comfrey and 2 of its fractions had no effect on the in vitro proliferation of ehrlich tumor cells. Comfrey has traditionally been used a folk medicine for a variety of ailments, such as the topical treatment of painful muscles and joints, to aid the healing of wounds and skin cells, haematoma, broken bones, fractures, gangrene, inflammation, burns and sprains, bruises, gout. In the herbal medicine of south america and several regions of africa, comfrey roots are used for contraception. Comfrey also has more mucilage than marshmallow so it will soften, detangle, and add shine to strands as mucilage is the slip master and always a benefit for hair. Feb 23, 2012 an orally administered aqueous comfrey root extract inhibited carrageenaninduced rat paw oedema hiermann and writzel, 1998.
Comfrey contains chemicals that can cause liver damage, lung problems, or cancer. Apr 18, 2019 comfrey can be used to help stop bleeding in wounds and when taken internally, it is said it will help stop the bleeding from ulcers, relieve diarrhea and settle an upset stomach. Comfrey has very deep roots, which means it extracts large quantities of nutrients from far below the soils surface, inaccessible to other plants. There is also one report of its use as an ingredient in cereal. In her book physica, hildegard of bingen begins her chapter on comfrey uses, which she refers to as consolida, with a firm recommendation to only apply topically. Will it take comfrey 50 years to make a comeback to the safe side like cannabis. Comfreys original name, knitbone, derives from the external use of poultices of its leaves and roots to heal burns, sprains, swelling, and bruises.
Blackwort, bruisewort, common comfrey, knitbone, slippery root, boneset, yalluc, gum plant, ass ear. Comfrey uses for muscles and bones healthy hildegard. Novel biologically active polymer of 33,4dihydroxyphenylglyceric acid. To make such a dressing, let the leaves mush up in hot water, squeeze out the excess. Comfrey root powder can be infused and added to lip balm recipes. While it was historically used to treat a number of conditions in humans, it is mostly now used as a topical treatment for pain, broken bones, torn tissue and.