The Amazing Healing Comfrey!

I have to include a post of Comfrey's healing properties (external use only).

David bruised himself when the bow scraped across his arm and it was hurting quite a lot so we decided to do an experiment with comfrey's famed healing properties. I made a comfrey poultice and we applied it to the more bruised part of his arm (leaving the less bruised half uncovered to serve as a control).

Many sources warn against applying comfrey onto broken skin - only apply on unbroken skin. Pregnant and breast-feeding women should consult their physican before using comfrey internally or externally.

The results after a mere 10 hours was quite impressive. See the pictures for yourself:



Before



After - You can even see where the comfrey-bandage applied more pressure to the skin

Note that the FDA has banned the use of comfrey for internal human consumption. They believe it causes liver damage. However, it is great for compost, livestock fodder and external healing (as the photos show). It is an invasive plant to plant with caution. I will write a post on comfrey soon.