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Comfrey (also called costly) is a perennial perennial from the borage family. In the wild, it grows in wetlands, it is also grown in gardens as an ornamental plant. It has attractive purple-purple flowers. For medicinal purposes, the root is used. What is its remarkable effect?
Comfrey – for external use only
Even though the name: comfrey, clearly emphasizes the healing effect of this plant, contains strong toxic compounds. It is not recommended for internal use,
although she was once treated for stomach and intestinal diseases. However, the toxic substances in the plant have been found to damage the liver and lungs, leading to the formation of tumors. On the other hand, ointments are made from comfrey root. The root is harvested in spring or autumn in the second or third year of the perennial’s growing season. It is black on the outside, cream on the inside. It is 30 cm long. After digging it, it should be dried, after which you can make an ointment for compresses at home.
Comfrey ointment for tense muscles can be found at a favorable price on the Medonet Market.
Comfrey – properties
The origin of the name can be explained by the fact that the plant “feeds the bones”. In folk medicine, comfrey was also called “the living gun”. The explanation is simple: Comfrey root compresses speed up callus production. They are used for:
- healing of broken bones and joint dislocations,
- treatment of abrasions and bruises,
- treatment of tendon inflammation,
- relieving rheumatic pains and spine pains,
- treatment of difficult-to-heal wounds, burns, frostbites, bedsores, ulcers,
- treatment of sports injuries,
- treatment of osteoporosis.
Comfrey is found in pharmaceuticals: Alantex ointment and Alantan powder. You can also try the gel, which contains not only comfrey, but also hemp oil, arnica and menthol. At Medonet Market, you will also find Herbapol Regenerating Comfrey Gel and Comfrey Oil with Gojnik.
Comfrey extract accelerates the process of tissue regeneration, thanks to which it has also been used in cosmetics, incl. in products for dry skin, such as the rich regenerating Orientana butter with Japanese rose and lychee. The natural one in 99 percent. you can order the cosmetic at Medonet Market.
It is best to consult a doctor or pharmacist when taking herbal preparations, because the selection of an appropriate herbal preparation requires as much knowledge as in the case of a chemical preparation. It should be remembered that these types of preparations may interact with the medications taken, posing a threat to our health. Some herbal preparations can have a very strong effect, therefore all recommendations and restrictions provided by the manufacturer should be followed. Pregnant women and nursing mothers must exercise particular caution when using them.
Do you need an ointment for inflammation of tendons, rheumatic pains or sports injuries? Consult a doctor and receive e-Prescription advice in as little as 10 minutes. Sign up for an online consultation. You can also order Vegan Comfrey Emulsion with Cedar for bone strengthening or Comfrey Comfrey with resin for bone strengthening, which you can buy at a promotional price on Medonet Market.
How to prepare comfrey ointment yourself?
Comfrey in the form of a powdered root or ointment is available in pharmacies. However, at home, you can prepare a mixture for compresses on the sore spots. During your walks in the meadow or clearing, you can come across comfrey. The root must be dug up and dried. After crumbling it, pour oil over it and put the dish in a pot with water. Boil the water for an hour, boil it again for three consecutive days. During this time, the oil will draw the healing substances from the root. After that, all you have to do is lubricate the sore spots with this oily macerate.
You can also buy a ready-made Farm-Vix Boswellia and Comfrey Ointment, which is available on Medonet Market at a promotional price. We also recommend comfrey ointment with mummy for pain in bones and joints. You can also buy EKO Comfrey Root from us at an attractive price.
You can also prepare a root pulp for the compresses. To do this, heat the shredded root in a little water to soften it. Then all you have to do is mix it and we have the medicine for compresses. Fresh root can also be used to cover bruises, sprains, etc. It is enough to clean it with earth, wash it and crush it with a hammer to a pulp (it is very hard). The resulting mush needs to be wrapped in gauze and fixed with a bandage to the sore spot. Can be left overnight. During this time, the swelling will be significantly reduced and the pain will be greatly relieved.
For sore muscles and joints, we also recommend Relaxing and soothing comfrey oil with a gojnik available at a promotional price on the Medonet Market.
- Try comfrey gel