Comfrey Leaf

Comfrey leaf cut & sifted

Botanical name: Symphytum officinale

 

May support the body's natural healing process
Traditionally used to support healthy inflammatory response
May help maintain comfort in muscles and joints
Traditionally used to support bone health and recovery
May help support the body's natural response to minor injuries
Supports the body's natural tissue renewal processes
Traditionally used for joint comfort and mobility
May help support back wellness and comfort
Traditionally used to support recovery from minor muscle strain
Moisturizes and nourishes skin
Potential benefits for digestive issues
May support respiratory health

 

Rich in vitamin A
Good source of vitamin C
Contains vitamin B12
Provides calcium
Offers potassium
Contains allantoin, a compound that may promote cell growth
Source of rosmarinic acid, an antioxidant
Provides mucilage, a soothing substance
Contains tannins with astringent properties
Offers trace minerals like selenium and germanium
Provides protein
Contains essential fatty acids

 

Can be used as a tea or nourishing herbal infusion, tinctured, powdered and encapsulated, or infused into oil for topical applications.

 

Completely safe for topical use. It contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which are believed to cause liver problems when taken internally. Many people have use internally with no report of ill effects, and it is most likely safe to use internally for short periods of time. It should be avoided during pregnancy, lactation, when cancer tumors are present, or when there is a history of liver problems. Should not be applied to broken skin.