Comfrey is used externally for psoriasis, eczema, sores, varicose veins and skin ulcers, arthritis, sprains, bunions, hemorrhoids, sore breasts during lactation, and injuries, including fractures. It is particularly effective in slow healing wounds and to help repair tissue damage. If used topically, do not use it on deep wounds, as healing on the surface will initiate and so cause an abscess to form below. Comfrey contains an excellent cell proliferant and is used to stimulate growth of new skin cells.
This is the recipe I give my Herb Crafting students.
Easy Comfrey Salve
Comfrey Salve Here's a super simple recipe for comfrey salve recipe to utilize all that Comfrey in your garden!
This salve also makes great gifts for friends and family.
I like to put up big batches in the summer and give them out at the holidays.
2 cups good quality olive oil
~ 1 ounce (about two tablespoons) fresh comfrey leaves (or 1/2 ounce dried)
~ 1 ounce (about two tablespoons) fresh lavender flowers (or 1/2 ounce dried)
~ 1 ounce (about two tablespoons) fresh calendula flowers (or 1/2 ounce dried)
~ 1/2 cup beeswax
~ Gently warm the olive oil and the herbs in the top of a double boiler for about 30 minutes. Stir frequently. It should bubble a bit at the edges, but not throughout the mixture.
~ Strain out the oil by pouring through a strainer.
~ Compost herbs and reserve oil.
~ Melt your beeswax in the top of the double boiler
~ Add the strained oil and stir until completely blended.
~ Pour the mixture into jars or salve tins.
~ Once it is cool, label and date your creation.
2 comments:
Amy ~ do you have any thoughts about using an aluminum double boiler? I have heard "not good" things about using aluminum for cooking. Thanks!
Since you won't be taking this internally, aluminum is just fine for these types of projects.
For many you want a non-reactive pan, so a glass double boiler wouldn't be a bad idea, but for this it's not needed.
You're using low heat and infused oils instead of Essential Oils, so you are okay.
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