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Comfrey ointment has been used to relieve muscle tension, as well as to support injuries, frostbites and burns. Moreover, it has a relaxing and astringent effect. Comfrey ointment can be made by yourself or bought without a prescription at a pharmacy for about PLN 16.
What is comfrey and how is it used?
Comfrey is a common plant that has been used in folk medicine for hundreds of years. It grows in meadows, wetlands – near streams, rivers, ditches. It is used primarily for the production of tinctures and ointments that work as an auxiliary in the treatment of different kind injuries – sprains, dislocations, bruises, fracturesas well as relieving pain and swelling associated with them. It has a soothing effect on the states of muscle tension, e.g. after exercise, as well as nagging pains in the spine or joints.
If your joints and muscles are heavy and swollen, try the Comfrey Regenerating Gel, which is now available at a promotional price on Medonet Market. We also recommend Vegan Comfrey Emulsion with cedar for bone strengthening or Comfrey with resin for bone strengthening.
Comfrey root contains mucus, polyphenols, fructans, allantoin, silicon, tannins, asparagine. It has a softening, anti-inflammatory, astringent effect as well protects tissues against abnormal scarring. Due to the allantoin it contains, it is also used in the case of badly healing wounds – frostbite, burns, bedsores, varicose leg ulcers as well as flooded skin conditions and eczema. It has a beneficial effect on the formation of new epidermis and granulation tissue in skin defects. Sometimes it is recommended as an adjuvant in the treatment of acne. We recommend FLOSLEK gel with comfrey and panthenol for dry skin.
Common comfrey root can only be used externally because it contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which are toxic to the liver and can lead to liver damage, cirrhosis and even cancer.
Comfrey Root is available from Medonet Market. You can also buy Comfrey Ointment for tense muscles. in therapeutic massage.
A safe product for the skin with comfrey extract is the rich regenerating Orientana butter with Japanese rose and lychee. Thanks to natural ingredients, it reduces calluses, softens, strengthens and regenerates the skin.
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.
Contraindications to the use of comfrey ointment there are liver diseases and hypersensitivity to its components. Nursing and pregnant women should consult a doctor before use. Moreover, this plant is not recommended for children.
How to prepare comfrey ointment at home?
Comfrey ointment can be made at home. If it is not possible to dig a root, the easiest solution is to buy it at a herbalists’ store. In the beginning with comfrey you need to make oil and glycerin extract. The root crushed in a blender is poured with oil heated to about 60 degrees C, then tightly screwed on and set aside for about two weeks. It is good to stir the mixture every now and then so that all its ingredients combine. After 14 days, the oil should be filtered, e.g. through gauze, and poured into a dark glass bottle.
Try ready-made comfrey oil with a calf, which is a natural cosmetic for the face and body. We also recommend Relaxing and soothing comfrey oil with a calf, which can also be used in the event of muscle and joint pains.
The glycerin extract is also easy to make. Half a glass dried comfrey it is poured with glycerin and left for about a month. After that, it is enough to filter it, as was the case with oil. After obtaining the two main ingredients, you can proceed to production comfrey ointment. You will need a substrate, such as beeswax or Linomag, which dissolves in a water bath. Then add one tablespoon of comfrey oil and glycerin extract, and then mix everything. The finished ointment can be stored for about a month, preferably in a cool place.
You can buy ready-made comfrey ointments at Medonet Market. Try it out:
- Comfrey ointment from the VIVIO brand with a capacity of 150 ml,
- Farm-Vix gojnik ointment with boswellia and comfrey for dry and normal skin,
- Comfrey ointment with mummy for pain in bones and joints.