Comforting Comfrey....The Master Healer
Comfrey (Symphytum
officinale) is one of my favorite
herbs for external use. Used in
poultices and salves it heals wounds
faster than anything I.ve ever
seen.in fact it can heal things too
fast. If you are working with a
deep wound, it is better NOT to
use the plant in this case, because it will heal the surface
skin leaving the unhealed part to abscess.
Comfrey has been named knitbone for its ability to
knit bones and skin together. It does contain a group
of alkaloids known as pyrollizidine alkaloids that are
considered to be toxic to the liver. Some countries have
banned the sale of comfrey for this reason, including
Japan, Canada and Australia. I have had liver disease
(hepatitis) and have used it internally with no ill effects;
however I recommend that folks make their own
choices. There are other options ALWAYS when
choosing your healing path, therefore, I recommend its
external use application because there have been no risks
reported when used this way.
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