What Can Comfrey Oil Be Used For?
Comfrey is a perennial herb indigenous to Europe, but it now grows throughout the temperate zones of the United States. It is known by many names and has many medicinal uses.
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Identification of Comfrey
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Comfrey enjoys rich, deep soil. It grows up to four feet tall and has very deep roots. The stems and leaves are covered with fine hairs that give the plant a prickly appearance.
How to Make the Oil
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The leaves and roots of the plant are used in medicinal applications. To make comfrey oil, place the leaves or roots in a jar, cover with warm oil, and steep between twenty-four hours and six weeks.
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Bumps and Bruises
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Comfrey is most commonly known for its bone-mending qualities; in fact, it is also known as boneknit. A small amount of comfrey oil gently massaged over an injury has curative qualities.
Skin Problems
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Comfrey oil is also commonly used as a salve for skin problems. Beeswax is added to the oil to make an ointment, which can then be used to sooth rough skin or treat diaper rash.
Other Uses
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Comfrey has analgesic properties. The oil can be used to treat sore joints from degenerative diseases like arthritis and rheumatism.
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