Comfrey Leaf

Physical use

Don’t be deceived by this sprawling weed with its delicate purple bell flowers, which you’ll find in our clinic’s herb patch. Comfrey is freely available here for treating sprains, strains, or even broken toes. We still use comfrey today, just as the ancient Greeks and Romans did after battle, for wound healing.

Comfrey can be applied as an ointment, balm, or poultice of crushed fresh leaves to help heal wounds, sores, and skin irritations. Throughout my many years of clinical practice, I’ve used it for plenty of broken toes from surfing or accidentally kicking the end of the bed, as well as for sprained, swollen fingers from football, netball, or basketball. When applied soon after an injury, it significantly reduces healing time by stimulating cell proliferation and promoting wound healing.

Conditions

Topical use only*

• Promotes healing of the skin and musculoskeletal system
• Skin irritation
• Wound healing post birth or post operative

*Please note that since 2015 Comfrey can only be used topically, and is not to be taken orally in Australia.

Thermal qualities

• Cool
• Bitter
• Sweet

Chakra

• Crown

Energetic use

Supportive in finding wholeness in patterns that need closure. Promotes endurance, restoration and repair.

• Closure or completion of a great cycle
• Helpful in assisting shedding of the old habits, karmic connections