Confrey or scientifically known as
Symphytum officinale is perennial herb from the family of borage. It
is most found in moistly lands and meadows. This herb is widely used in
European Folklore herbal treatments. Comfrey roots have the ability to
increase and induce cell growth for hair and eyelash enhancement,
resolve blood clotting problems and soften human body tissues. It is
also used topically in various conditions like bone dislocations, sprains,
strains, wounds and bruises.
What are the benefits of Comfrey Roots?
Comfrey roots promote strong and
faster regeneration of damaged body tissues. The prime responsible for
such activities are the allantoin and mucilage contents found mainly in
the glutinous flesh of comfrey roots. The comfrey root induces wound
contraction making it heal a lot faster while preventing infections to
occur. It also has the ability to lessen scar appearance once applied to
wounds.
Comfrey roots also have different
nutritional benefits when used as tonic. These includes complex proteins,
Vita C, Vita A, Vita B and other Vita B Complex, fibers, Potassium, Calcium
Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, Sulfur, Zinc, Germanium and Selenium.
Comfrey Roots Applications, used as an eyelash enhancement, c
Comfrey Roots Applications, used as an eyelash enhancement, c
Comfrey
Extract can also be found in Gels ; An extract made from Comfrey root are commonly used as
topical ointments in curing acute back pains. On the other hand comfrey
root gels are used to treat ankle sprains and strains.
Comfrey Tea
Boiled comfrey root is commonly
consumed as folklore teas. Our ancestors believe that drinking comfrey root
teas can alleviate or otherwise cure various bruises and wounds, swellings,
sprains and minor dislocations.
Comfrey Powder, is one of the common applications of comfrey root is in a powder form which is normally used as decoction, poultice, infusion and tincture. It is also used as therapeutic bath with milk.
Comfrey Oil
Oils obtained from comfrey root can
be used to treat common spider bites when mixed with oil of olives. It is
applied directly on the affected area for faster healing of minor wounds, bruises,
scratches and some diaper rash.
Other Common folklore applications and uses of Comfrey Roots
1. Comfrey root is also effectively
used as antibacterial mouthwash.
2. It is also used to rinse throat
in order to treat soreness and hoarseness
3. Comfrey tea is also effective in
improving digestion, alleviating some stomach aches and menstrual cramps
as well.
4. Comfrey tea is also believed to
help cure lung cancer as well as alleviate whooping cough.
5. Comfrey root extract can be used
as water bath in improving skin tone.
6. Pulp of Comfrey root when heated
may be utilized as an effective peripheral poultice in treating minor
bronchitis, tendonitis and pleurisies.
7. Comfrey root decoction is used as
well to cure diarrhea, dysentery and minor stomach ulcers.
8. Comfrey powder is used as
infusion for additional source of nutrients during pregnancy.
9. Comfrey root is famously used as
tonic at some stage of pregnancy to promote proper embryonic growth.
10. Comfrey root extracts is widely
used until now as moisturizing and conditioning agents in some organic
cosmetic products as well as healing agent.
