Comfrey Leaf Infused Oil
C$55.00
Our organic farmed Comfrey leaf double infused oil ... Comfrey Leaf Oil has been used since at least the 4th century medicinally & It is now used ONLY for external use. Herbalists & Folk remedy medicine makers would bind Comfrey leaves and roots in poultices, then apply those poultices to the skin to treat injuries. The first European settlers of North America considered Comfrey so indispensable, they carried it on their journey across the Atlantic in the 1600s. Comfrey is also known as 'Bone-Knit' for it's ability to promote speedy healing of osteo breaks and fractures. Comfrey has a centuries-old tradition as a medicinal plant. Today, multiple randomized controlled trials have demonstrated the efficacy and safety of topical Comfrey preparations for the topical treatment of pain, inflammation and swelling of muscles and joints in degenerative arthritis, acute myalgia in the back, sprains, closed contusions and strains after sports injuries and accidents, in adults and also in children aged 3 or 4 years and over. As well as pulled muscles and ligaments, fractures, sprains, strains, and osteoarthritis.
Our farmed Comfrey leaf = (Symphytum grandiflorum is known for the rich allantoin content, a substance that helps new skin cells grow, along with other beneficial substances that reduce inflammation and keep skin healthy & low concentrations of unsaturated pyrrolizidine alkaloids (UPAs).
Comfrey ~ Symphytum actually means to join or unite—in essence, to heal.
Comfrey is so effective at supporting cell proliferation that one actually has to be mindful in using it - Comfrey is not to be used on open abrasions/scrapes or wounds and not on cuts or lacerations until the skin has closed and there is no chance of infection.
Comfrey leaf is used only topically on fracture sites, joint injuries, tendon tears, ligament injuries, sprains, arthritis, pain, bruising or muscular suffering other musculature and internal tissue damage.
Comfrey leaf can be applied directly as a prepared leaf poultice, an infused oil, infused oil added to creams or formulated into a salve.
Duration of topical use of Comfrey infused Oil OR Comfrey Leaf Poultices is: 4 weeks maximum length of time at most. Then, take a 4 week break and resume use if desired.
My preferred way to use our Comfrey Leaf oil is to mix it 1:1 in small quantities, 4 TBSP Comfrey oil to 4 TBSP with pure aloe vera gel - whip it well - store in a small jar & rebatch as needed.
Ingredients:
Organic Comfrey Leaf INFUSED Organic cold pressed Grapeseed Oil - 250 ml - clear glass bottle.
Store in fridge to extend shelf life.
Use within 1 year of purchase.
Keep from reach of children.
NOTE:
Reminder Comfrey Leaf is for external use only and not to be ingested in any form. To be used on closed skin injury sites only.
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Resources/Studies/Cultural Traditional Uses
FOR EDUCATION PURPOSES & INFORMATION:
Comfrey - Latin name - SymphytumAlternative names - Knitbone, Boneset, Ass Ear, Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort, Consound Gum Plant, Healing Herb, Knitback, Salsify, Slippery Root, Wallwort.
Sources:
Efficacy and safety of Comfrey extract ointment in the treatment of acute upper or lower back pain: results of a double-blind, randomised, placebo controlled, multicentre trial - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19460762/
Conclusions: The results of this clinical trial were clear-cut and consistent across all primary and secondary efficacy variables. Comfrey extract showed a remarkably potent and clinically relevant effect in reducing acute back pain. For the first time a fast-acting effect of the ointment (1 h) was also witnessed.
Comfrey: A Clinical Overview - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3491633/
A scoping review of external uses of Comfrey (Symphytum spp.) -"Conclusions: Individual clinical trials showed evidence of benefit for ankle distortion, back pain, abrasion wounds and osteoarthritis." http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0965229913001672
Tolerability and effectiveness of an antitrauma cream with Comfrey herb - Conclusion: "These studies confirm an excellent benefit-to-risk ratio for the application of Comfrey herb cream in the treatment of blunt traumas and sports injuries in children with intact and with broken skin."
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6363250/
Comfrey - Symphytum Species: A Comprehensive Review on Chemical Composition, Food Applications and Phytopharmacology-
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6631335/
Assessment report on Comfrey / Symphytum officinale L., radix -
NOTE:
Reminder Comfrey Leaf is for external use only and not to be ingested in any form.
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How to use Comfrey Oil for topical use
Apply Comfrey Oil to skin and gently massage in to afflicted area 3 to 4 times a day.
Or...
Apply Comfrey Oil to a piece of flannel and apply the oil rich flannel to the area of concern - cover with a piece of thin plastic to protect fabrics. Leave in place with gentle warming heat ( a heating pad on low) if you wish for 20 to 30 mins several times a day.
Or...
Add 1/4 Tsp of Comfrey Oil to a TBSP or so of a non scented cream base/or pure aloe gel to apply 3 to 4 times a day to the area of concern.
Or...
Formulate a salve with Comfrey Oil as one of the base ingredients.
USE Comfrey is to be used on closed skin applications only and NOT on open wounds.
Comfrey leaf can be applied directly as a prepared leaf poultice, an infused oil, infused oil added to creams or formulated into a salve. Duration of topical use of Comfrey infused Oil OR Comfrey Leaf Poultices is: 4 weeks maximum length of time at most.
Comfrey Leaf is for EXTERNAL USE ONLY
Keep out of reach of children - Do NOT INGEST