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Comfrey Leaf General Information
Comfrey Leaf Uses & Scientific Evidence For
Comfrey Leaf Dosage Information
Comfrey Leaf Safety & Interaction Information
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Comfrey Leaf General Information
Comfrey (Symphytum officinale), or common comfrey, is a distinctive herb, considered by the English herbalist Culpeper to be "under the dominion of the moon," it is a member of the Boraginaceae family. The genus name Symphytum is from the Greek word sympho meaning to unite. The common name comfrey is from the Latin confirmare meaning to join together. Comfrey grows well in rich, moist meadows or along ponds and riverbanks. This herb can grow to a height of 4 feet. The Comfrey root is large, branching and black on the outside and a creamy white on the inside. The root and the hollow erect stem both contain mucilage. The thick veined leaves are covered with rough hairs; they are lance shaped with lower leaves as large as 10 inches in length. They are dark green on top and light green on the underside. The bells shaped flowers grow on the upper leaves on the red stalks, they are violet and from dense hanging clusters blooming in the summer.
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Comfrey Leaf Uses & Scientific Evidence For
Comfrey is used for skin problems as it speeds healing of wounds and skin conditions. This leaf is used to treat bedsores, bites, stings, bruises, inflamed bunions, ulcers, gout, arthritis, psoriasis, scabies, eczema, acne, boil, and sunburn. It is also used in treating bleeding piles, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, nosebleeds, and phlebitis. Comfrey is used on stomach ulcers and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It may also help with carpel tunnel syndrome. Internally, Comfrey tea acts as a blood purifier and can help heal stomach ulcers. It also works on respiratory problems such as colds congestion, pleurisy, and bronchitis.
Published in 1990 the German Commission E found that the fresh or dried above ground parts are what is used. Found that this herb was useful for bruises and sprains.
A study done in 2007, reported by the Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy and Phytopharmacology had this to say: Their results suggest that the Comfrey root extract ointment is well suited for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee. Pain is reduced, mobility of the knee improved and quality of life increased.
A study done in 2004 from the same journal had this to say: Comfrey is a medicinal plant with anti-inflammatory, analgesic and tissue regenerating properties. Patients with unilateral acute ankle sprains found the active treatment clearly superior regarding the reduction of pain.
A study done in 2002, reported by a journal of German issue found this: The results of the study confirm the effectiveness and tolerability of the topical Comfrey preparation investigated in the treatment of bruises, sprains and distortions as well as painful conditions affecting muscles and joints.
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Comfrey Leaf Dosage Information
Comfrey comes in various forms and is an ingredient in many products. Read product label directions for treatment of your symptoms.
By putting 1 – 3 teaspoons of dried herb in a cup of water, bring to a boil and let simmer for 10 – 15 minutes you will have a Comfrey tea.
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Comfrey Leaf Safety & Interaction Information
When taken internally and in large doses, Comfrey could cause damage to your liver and long term use could lead to liver cancer. Using Comfrey externally is generally considered safe; however, care should be taken when using this herb in a compress for external wounds because the healing action is so fast and effective, that the top of a deep wound would heal over before the deeper portions had a chance to heal, thus causing an infection or abscess situation. Pregnant women should not use this product internally. Safety in young children, nursing mothers, or those with severe liver or kidney disease is not known.
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