How to Get Comfort from Comfrey

Introduction

Cultivated since about 400 BC, Comfrey has been used as a healing herb. This plant is native to Europe and Asia. It is popularly used to treat burns, scars, wounds, bronchitis and coughs. Stomach ulcers have also been treated using comfrey.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You'll Need

• Dried Comfrey leaves
• Water

Steps

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Step One

For treatment of burns, scars and wounds, use 0.4% solution, or a 2% ointment. These can be found in Comfrey's leaves. Use 8 oz – 8 lbs of dried comfrey leaves per quart of water to produce a 0.4% solution.
Marshmellow Root is a good use in ointment for ulcerous skin and fractures. Comfrey's mucilage promotes healthy skin.

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Step Two

The goal is to capitalize on comfrey's allantoin, so gage your measurements according to plant parts used:

Dried leaves contain 0.1–1.6% allantoin.
Dried roots contain 0.4-1.5% allantoin.
Fresh leaves are 85% water, leaving less than 0.2% allantoin per leaf.

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Step Three

Take one of the following three times daily:

Standard infusion (leaves) or decoction (root); ½ cup
Liquid Extract 1:1 in 25% alcohol; 2-4 ml