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What does it help with
- Fractures, inflammation of bones and joints
- Muscle injuries, sprains
- Healing wounds and skin ulcers
- Anti-inflammatory effects
Active compounds
Allantoin, rosmarinic acid, tannins, mucilage, pyrrolizidines.
WARNING: Pyrrolizidine alkaloids are hepatotoxic when taken internally! External use only (ointment, compresses).
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodRoot: October. Listy: March–October.
Plant partsRoot (ointmenti), leaves (compressy)
DryingRoot chop, 40 °C
Shelf life2 years (root)
Preparation methods
Ointment (external)CompressGelBath (external)
Pro tip: Comfrey ointment works best for joint inflammation — apply a thin layer to the painful area. Never on open wounds.
Recipes
1 Comfrey compress ▾
2 tablespoons root boil 20 min in 500 ml water. Soaked gauze cover joint or muscles 30–45 minutes.
2 Comfrey ointment ▾
Heat 100 ml olive oil with 30 g root for 2 hours. Strain, add 10 g beeswax.
3 Comfrey gel ▾
Mix comfrey extract with aloe vera gel (1:2). Apply 2–3× daily to the sore area.
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6 more recipes in the Herbarium
Comfrey tincture (external) · Combination with arnikou · Comfrey bath · Cream for joints · Wrap for fractures · Comfrey soap
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