Comfrey Leaf 50g, Naturally Dried, Cut and Sifted by JC Botanicals

Botanical Name: Symphytum officinale

Origin:South African grown

Uses:Create balms, creams, infusions, oils and poultices to speed healing by up to 5x.

Processing:Cut, Naturally Dried & Sifted

Appearance & Aroma: Leafy with a mild, grass-like scent.

Active compounds: Allantoin, phenolic acids, asparagine, tannins, triterpenoids

Storage tips: Store in a container with a tight-fitting seal, away from light and heat.

The comfrey plant has a long history in traditional gardening and wellness. Known by its botanical name, Symphytum officinale, this hardy perennial comfrey herb is used around the world for centuries for its herbal properties to heal people and animals as well as enriching local soil as a fertiliser. The leaves of comfrey contain allantoin and tannin that promotes new cell generation. It also contains rosamarinic acid which helps in the reduction of phytochemicals.

Traditionally well known and widely used by early Greeks and Romans, comfrey's botanical name symphytum is derived from the Greek word symphyo, meaning to "make grow together". Comfrey has been prized since ancient times for its ability to help heal broken and fracturedbones and damaged tissues.

Comfrey relieves pain and inflammation caused by injuries and degeneration, especially the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

We carefully dry and cut the comfrey leaves to ensure you get a high-quality product for your external applications.

Cut, driedand sifted comfrey leaves.

Using a glass bottle, create a comfrey oil extract or infusion by soakingleaves in good quality oil for a minimum of six weeks in a cool, dark place to make skin salves, balms, creams, etc. Shake the bottle regularly to ensure that all leaves are extracted optimally. Once the six weeks are complete, strain the leaves from the oil, discarding the leaves, as all the beneficial properties have been extracted into the oil.

Use the oil on its own for its healing properties.

Apply to skin with clean fingers orcloth.

Use only on healthy, unbroken skin.

Leaves can be used on their own to make a poultice.

Helps to alleviate wounds, gout and rheumatism.

Natural relief for muscles, joints, bones & bruises.

Use to relievesoreness, swelling, sunburnand bruises.

Supports muscle recovery, joint comfort, and healthy-looking skin after workouts or daily strain.

Use in a poultice, compress, balm or cream to heal with wounds, inflammation, bruises, & eczema.

Comfrey stimulates cell growth, accelerates healing processes in tissues.

Anti-inflammatory effect.

Externally, comfrey leaf can be used as a poultice or compress to treat bruises, sprains, wounds or other trauma.

Alleviates pain, decreasingback pain when resting or moving.

Decrease the pain of osteoarthritis.

Burns: speeds healing of burns, prevents scarring if applied quickly.

Sprains: Improves mobility, decreases pain, and reduces tenderness and swelling of sprains.

Bruises: Decreases the pain and tenderness of bruises, while speeding up healing.

Broken bones: Helps to heal broken bones.

Helps for pulled muscles, rheumatoid arthritis, varicose veins, gout, inflammation, pain and swelling.

Common Names: Knitbone, Blackwort, Bruisewort, Gum Plant, & Slippory Root, Comfrey, True Comfrey, Common Comfrey, Ass Ear, Blackwort, Blackroot, Boneset, Consound, Bruisewort, Gum Plant, Knitback, Healing Herb, Knitbone, Slippery Root, Salsify, Wallwort, Boneset, Consolida, Russian comfrey, Quaker comfrey, Cultivated comfrey.

Not recommended for internal consumption.

This product contains only comfrey leaves, with no added ingredients or fillers.

Packaged in a resealable, standup bag to help maintain freshness for lasting quality, offeringconvenient storage and ease of use.

Sourcing and Quality:

This is a natural product; colour may vary from batch to batch due to seasonal and sourcing differences, but quality remains the same. We source our comfrey leaves from small batch farmers, then it is dried, cut and sifted.

Our comfrey has been naturally cultivated without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides, ensuring a product free from artificial ingredients and full of natural benefits.. It is not irradiated, or genetically modified, preserving the natural integrity and effectiveness of the herb for external applications, supporting your wellness naturally. Our comfrey leaves are harvested following wildcrafting guidelines.

Storage Recommendations:

When you receive your order, we recommend storing it in a cool, dry place. Any heat, light and humidity can affect the product and its shelf life. Generally, the shelf life of herbs and spices is 2-3 years if stored correctly.

Comfrey is a member of the Boraginaceae family and is characterized by its hairy, lance-shaped leaves and bell-shaped flowers, which can be various colors including purple, pink, white, or yellow.

Contains allantoin, which helps to speed the formation of new cells.

Cautions:

Do not use on open wounds or broken skin.

Do not use for more than ten days at a time.

Do not use when there is active liver disease, or medications that impair liver function.

If you are pregnant, nursing, or have pre-existing health conditions, consult a healthcare professional before use.

Not recommended for use during pregnancy and lactation as safety has not been established.

Not recommended for internal consumption.

This information is not intended to replace the care of a qualified physician or certified herbalist and is for informational purposes only.

The applications mentioned above cannot be guaranteed to work for everyone and the information should not be taken as being absolute.

DISCLAIMER: This is a complementary medicine and has not been evaluated and verified by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority for its quality, safety or intended use. Use of this product must not substitute the obtaining of medical advice from a registered health professional for any health conditions you may have. To avoid an adverse reaction, please obtain advice from your medical practitioner if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or are taking any medication.

PLEASE NOTE: This product is not intended to compensate for diagnosis, treatment, cure, or mitigation of medical conditions. If you or a family member are experiencing any health-related problems, you should obtain medical advice from a certified health professional, as this device may be harmful to your health. You are therefore ad

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1 x Comfrey Leaf Pouch 50g

Disclaimer
DISCLAIMER: This product may be a complementary medicine and/or not have been evaluated and verified by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority for its quality, safety or intended use. Use of this product is therefore not intended to compensate for diagnosis, treatment, cure, or mitigation of medical conditions and must not substitute the obtaining of medical advice from a registered health professional for any health or health-related conditions.