Comfrey Plant Benefits + Using Roots and Leaf Safely + Comfrey Poultice

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  • Опубликовано: 11 июл 2024
  • The comfrey plant has soooo many benefits, but it’s also one of the most controversial herbs out there. In this episode, I’m sharing safety tips for working with both comfrey root and comfrey leaf. Plus, I’ll be showing you exactly how to make a deeply healing comfrey plant poultice.
    Worked with correctly, comfrey is a powerful healing ally. But work with it incorrectly and you could end up doing more harm than good… thus, the controversy over comfrey safety.
    After watching this video, you’ll know:
    ► Important safety considerations for working with comfrey
    ► When comfrey is NOT the right herb to apply to an infected wound
    ► How to have a fresh comfrey leaf poultice on hand even in winter
    This is one episode you don’t want to miss!
    Show snippet:
    “When used safely, comfrey is hands down the most healing plant for wounds, injuries, burns, and even musculoskeletal pain.” (Timestamp: 21:32)
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    -- TIMESTAMPS --
    00:00 - Introduction to the comfrey plant
    02:24 - Comfrey energetics
    03:59 - Comfrey plant for healing tissues
    06:36 - Comfrey for musculoskeletal pain
    08:52 - Is comfrey toxic?
    16:13 - Summary: Working with comfrey medicine safely
    17:19 - How to identify the comfrey plant
    18:33 - Tips for growing comfrey
    18:58 - Comfrey look alike to avoid
    19:25 - Using comfrey roots and leaf safely
    21:28 - How to make a comfrey leaf poultice
    24:59 - Comfrey Fun Fact
    -- SWEATER PATTERN --
    Yes, I did knit my sweater! Pattern is: Love Note by Tin Can Knits
    -- DISCLAIMER --
    The herbal and plant information in this video is for educational purposes only. The information contained is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other medical professional. If you have or suspect that you have a serious health problem, promptly contact your health care provider. Always consult with a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition.

Комментарии • 209

  • @rhondahammonds8699
    @rhondahammonds8699 4 месяца назад +15

    I am old now; but when I was very young, I was diagnosed with asthma. An herbalist friend of my father’s sent comfrey root tea in a quart jar for me to take. I was given 1 cup with lemon and honey in the morning and one at night for 2 weeks. I did not have to tae the chemical drugs!! Praise God for creating such a wonderful plant. I have carried comfrey around with me to every state I lived in…..including NORTH DAKOTA, TEXAS, MARYLAND, GEORGIA, MISSISSIPPI, LOUISIANA, AND NOW VIRGINIA.

  • @roxannecroft
    @roxannecroft 11 месяцев назад +19

    My mom came to CANADA from Denmark as a teenager with 2 other families. They did things a lot more naturally in Denmark. I grew up with having comfrey put on my severely infected ingrown toenails as a child. I remember not being very convinced at first, but was told about a story of one of the men that was from one of the families that came over with my mom. He was a carpenter and I don’t know how he ended up with gangrene in his hand, but it was so bad that doctors wanted to amputate his hand, as that was the only thing they knew to do. This man worked with his hands. That is how he supported his family. Now, I was told this story 40 years ago, so I do not know all of the details, but I do know that his wife applied concert to his hand, and he ended up healed and did not have his hand amputated.

  • @jenagarcia
    @jenagarcia Год назад +22

    Yippee! My baby comfrey I started from seed survived total neglect from August to now the next summer(I was terribly injured in massive car wreck)...now I just see it flourishing with its beautiful purple flowers...it is a survivor like me!!!!!!

  • @charlescoker7752
    @charlescoker7752 Год назад +12

    I watched a video from a Nature Path . She related a story. A farmer in Australia cow had been given up by his vet. So he decided to feed the cow comfrey. If the cow was going to die any way then the comfrey would either help, or the cow would die. After a few days the cow was better. Long story short. The cow recovered .

  • @exscapegoatpowerfulhealer9685
    @exscapegoatpowerfulhealer9685 Год назад +17

    Isabella shippard from qld Australia shared a beautiful true story in her book called Comfrey. ( she had a herb farm & knew just about everything on this " heal all " plant.
    A farmer from the Dandenong Ranges has an old gersey cow. He saw that she was ailing & he didn't want her to go so he researched a way to save her from the glue factory. He planted comfrey & then picked her a trailer full of leaves then watched as she turned up her nose at the fresh food..a few days later the farmer went to check on his old cow & was very surprised to she her munching away on the sun dried comfrey leaves. So the short story is that his old cow became a very healthy animal that continued to provide milk & lived a long happy life of semi retirement in the Dandenong Ranges & it was attributed to her diet of dried comfrey leaves in great piles lovingly picked for her by the farmer & his family.

  • @calvinabbott6920
    @calvinabbott6920 9 месяцев назад +10

    Government banned Comfrey sale of plants in Alberta during the Plandemic making me want to have some, I ordered some on line and found some in old farm yards and now have many plants and have given them to neighbors.

    • @lydiaahubbell8545
      @lydiaahubbell8545 2 месяца назад

      why banned?

    • @calvinabbott6920
      @calvinabbott6920 2 месяца назад

      @@lydiaahubbell8545 Big Pharma controls government and will shutdown all other medicines.

    • @janetming5387
      @janetming5387 Месяц назад

      Hi I live in Florida and would love a plant

  • @meaganginter2546
    @meaganginter2546 Год назад +25

    Why have I been watching a hundred other videos about comfrey when everything I wanted to know was all in this one video?! So thorough. Great job Rosalee, I'm hooked! Going to check out your book.

    • @HerbsWithRosalee
      @HerbsWithRosalee  Год назад

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @meaganginter2546
      @meaganginter2546 Год назад

      One question if you can help, I’ve been trying to find out if wild, comfrey, which looks like a different species and is down here, and southern Louisiana, has the same medicinal benefits as regular comfrey. All I can find are 19 century notes, saying the Native Americans used wild comfrey for some medicinal purposes, and some herbalist at the time thought it may be a substitute for regular comfrey. But I don’t see any studies or further information. Do you have any insight if wild comfrey may be beneficial for healing, torn tendons, like regular comfrey is?

  • @carmengale3311
    @carmengale3311 Год назад +13

    I used the tea while nurseing my baby with a bone fracture at birth. In 4 weeks it was completely healed and the doc said it would take 12 weeks

    • @isauracantu8703
      @isauracantu8703 Год назад +2

      Did you drink the tea or put it on the affected area?

  • @rough-hewnhomestead5737
    @rough-hewnhomestead5737 Год назад +14

    Recently, my husband had an injury which caused costochondritis. We used comfrey poultices on his chest (comfrey + castor oil) and it healed very quickly.
    I made a big batch of comfrey oil this summer and I plan to make several comfrey poultices for the freezer very soon.
    We've never needed to turn to comfrey internally, because we've always had other herbs to use that were suitable without the possible down sides....but we use a lot of it externally.
    Our son suffered a burn on his arm when he touched it to a piece of hot metal (accidentally, of course). He called asking what he could use. Comfrey salve to the rescue. (I also told him to, for goodness sake, get an aloe plant and keep epsom salts in the house...) I even use comfrey salve on my chapped winter hands. Great stuff!

  • @davidpatrick1813
    @davidpatrick1813 11 месяцев назад +5

    This is really a good video. Regarding the study with rats … I read from old studies that for a person to be hurt like a rat we would have to ear 350 pounds … a day! If people were healing and not getting sick … the medicine regime would stink … (sarcastically) we can’t have that now can we?

  • @nicoledaspit9466
    @nicoledaspit9466 Год назад +25

    Really appreciate your balanced and nuanced presentation of comfrey. In a time when conversations of all kinds have lost complexity and tend towards all or nothing thinking, I truly value your wise and trustworthy information!

  • @claudianikolopoulos3518
    @claudianikolopoulos3518 8 месяцев назад +5

    I was given comfrey root powder two yrs ago and now get to use this ! I just snapped a bone in my foot, Pain! Swelling! Couldn’t stand on it… and started applying paste to area overnight, every other night, wrapped in Syrian wrap. The swelling went down in 2 days and I noticed the pain relief right away and quickly resolving bruise. I’m now walking on the foot , partial weight bearing on day 5. Can’t wait to see how quick this heals so I can get back to my hiking and biking! Love this herbal miracle💗

  • @judymiller323
    @judymiller323 Год назад +21

    Thank you for mentioning that comfrey should not be applied to deep wounds or puncture wounds, as premature re-epithelialization of superficial tissues can lead to abscess formation, deeper.

    • @lydiaahubbell8545
      @lydiaahubbell8545 2 месяца назад

      what about packing the wound?

    • @breesechick
      @breesechick Месяц назад +1

      ​@@lydiaahubbell8545packing the wound is to stop bleeding in an acute situation. If it's that bad it sounds like they need to go to the hospital and have it cauterized if it needs to be packed. But I don't know.

  • @taherchalabi2056
    @taherchalabi2056 Год назад +1

    wonderful information and very well spoken and clear video , thank you very much

  • @busygirl2681
    @busygirl2681 Год назад +2

    Thank you for posting this. Comfray is so popular now it's nice to hear your presentation on this herb. I learn so much from your knowledge and experiences.

  • @ya_boi_zak5927
    @ya_boi_zak5927 Год назад +1

    You are so good at explaining stuff! I learned a lot from this video. Thank u!

  • @bobbiejofouts1708
    @bobbiejofouts1708 Год назад +1

    Excellent teaching! Thanks.

  • @peggyoconnell3733
    @peggyoconnell3733 Год назад +1

    I sure enjoyed this informative video and all the interesting aspects of comfrey!

  • @damituduresso8934
    @damituduresso8934 Год назад

    Thank you so much for. good healing massage about comfrey. I like its very nice. ❤❤

  • @hanneweber9211
    @hanneweber9211 Год назад

    Thanks for a very informative video. It's very helpful.

  • @cynthiatalbert3037
    @cynthiatalbert3037 Год назад +3

    Thanks Rosalee, I would like to forage some in the wild! This is very informative and my friends are also interested in comfrey🌿🌙💚

  • @stevenlaake9975
    @stevenlaake9975 9 месяцев назад +1

    Very good and thoughtful

  • @gerrys6265
    @gerrys6265 Год назад +1

    Thanks, this helped clear up some of thee issues my wife has with me using comfrey. I make a salve and it works wonderfully on everything I've tried it on.

  • @dawnchike7716
    @dawnchike7716 Год назад +2

    ty for such a thorough, clear and concise explanation of comfrey. just awesome

  • @SS-wz8po
    @SS-wz8po Год назад

    Super informative and A+ video about the topic. Thank you very much 🙏❤️

  • @karenschlosser3762
    @karenschlosser3762 Год назад +4

    I love Comfrey! I have made and use Comfrey ointment for years. I want to learn more ways to use it. I have Comfrey oil that I made and have loved using it.

  • @GeauxGrow
    @GeauxGrow Год назад +1

    I appreciate this video so much!

  • @shaylajay183
    @shaylajay183 11 месяцев назад +1

    SUCH EXCELLENT INFORMATION ❕❤

  • @janetming5387
    @janetming5387 Месяц назад +1

    This is so much knowledge, thank you.

  • @qhodges_
    @qhodges_ 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you for sharing!

  • @lourdesskidgel5597
    @lourdesskidgel5597 Год назад +6

    Thanks so much for this video! Any ideas on how to go about getting your plant tested? I do have Symphytum officinale, and luckily I put it in a spot I'm happy with! I had no idea about their staying power haha :) Love the bird sounds in the transitions 💖🐦

  • @firestar7774
    @firestar7774 11 месяцев назад

    Fantastic analysis!

  • @debbramanning9783
    @debbramanning9783 11 месяцев назад +1

    I was given a comfrey plant, but just let it grow beside my condo. The last 2 years, I've been growing and learning about herbs .

  • @NaturalBlissPodcast
    @NaturalBlissPodcast Год назад +1

    Thank you for doing this video. I formulate a salve along with Marshmallow Root and Plantain.

    • @jacksonpeterson6899
      @jacksonpeterson6899 Год назад

      Hi! You got a gorgeous picture on your profile just decided to stop by and say hi ☺️☺️ I hope my compliment is appreciated.🤗

  • @Heather-yz6uo
    @Heather-yz6uo Год назад +1

    Thank you for teaching me! I just planted some comfrey, and I’m excited to see it grow. Side note: I love your (Love Note?) sweater!

    • @HerbsWithRosalee
      @HerbsWithRosalee  Год назад

      So glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for noting the sweater! I do love that pattern!

    • @williamivery212
      @williamivery212 Год назад

      Where you get your seeds from. That's one of the few plants I haven't done yet

  • @kendrahoward2232
    @kendrahoward2232 26 дней назад

    Thank You Very Much🙂

  • @matthewlaverman999
    @matthewlaverman999 Год назад +2

    (Wife typing) OH MY GOODNESS I was literally just wondering if someone out there had an herbal podcast I could listen to that goes one by one through each herb. I am an auditory learner, so I was very interested in finding something like this. If I hear it, its pretty much in my brain for good! I am so happy to find you! Thank you!!!!

    • @HerbsWithRosalee
      @HerbsWithRosalee  Год назад +2

      Glad we found each other! Thanks for commenting!

    • @johannapotter8192
      @johannapotter8192 Год назад +1

      What are your thoughts on using a powder of either leaves or root as in a tooth powder or paste?

  • @noeldoyle4501
    @noeldoyle4501 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for your great video. I hadn't seen comfrey anywhere for twenty years, but this year, 2023, I found 15 growing in my very small garden. I have no idea where they came from or why they were so plentiful this year.

  • @serephiamccabe
    @serephiamccabe Год назад

    Great information

  • @gilacosta1639
    @gilacosta1639 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you. Great video.

  • @susanal.853
    @susanal.853 Год назад +2

    I loved your video, which is very well explained.
    I used Comfrey Salve to heal and old injury on my shin leg.
    I'm also using it in my back, but I'm not sure if it will help me to fix the cartilage between bones or if it is better to only use Castor Oil. Any suggestions?

  • @jamie.eammons6726
    @jamie.eammons6726 9 месяцев назад

    Awesome

  • @primrozie
    @primrozie Год назад +2

    Hi Rosalee, love your videos! I'm wondering how the comfrey root is best used? I saw a company selling the root in powder form to make a gel by adding water to use as a poultice? Thank you..

  • @Chikin1ninjas
    @Chikin1ninjas Год назад +2

    Hi there! Wonderful video, thank you!
    I am making two forms of treatment for teeth and gums with comfrey leaf and root. One is an alcohol extract (plus water) as a mouthwash, and one is coconut oil extract made with low heat that I’ll use for oil pulling. Are either of those risky for use in my mouth if I don’t swallow them?

  • @joannminor101
    @joannminor101 Год назад +3

    Been using comfrey oil for my RA, OA, Neuropathy, RLS, Fibromyalgia and it has though the grace of God been able to get off very harsh medications including weekly shots. This oil uses the whole plant when in bloom. It took two months to get where i could titer off my meds. Now after years i only use it when the pain is higher.

    • @andreamirabella9101
      @andreamirabella9101 11 месяцев назад +1

      @joannminor101 I have every illness and problem you have plus need 2 knee replacements, I had bought Dr Christopher comfrey ointment, would that be the same as growing your own. I am in NY I'm wondering if I should buy seeds or a root to make my own. But for now the pain is unbearable. Just curious if you feel the ointment I have works just the same. Thank you for any help, would love to stop the pain meds..

    • @breesechick
      @breesechick Месяц назад

      ​@@andreamirabella9101 I feel the comfrey tincture is stronger and better for pain than the ointment but that's my personal experience.

  • @OuttaDisWorldGamer
    @OuttaDisWorldGamer Год назад

    Hi there ! today I fined you on RUclips and watching about Yarrow program then I was wishing that you have any book about Wylde herbs and hearing was I order your book and I will receive it in two days. Thank you so much for the wonderful recipes and knowledge are you sharing with us Eva from Canada?

  • @partycatcat
    @partycatcat Год назад

    Thank u lovely 🥰👌✨

  • @karencaldwell5031
    @karencaldwell5031 Год назад +3

    40 years ago had extreme hemorrhoids and scheduled for surgery and discovered Comfry. A little water with a bottle of the powder sounds gross but I canceled the surgery. I have used it and recommended it ever since and I broke my thumb a couple of weeks ago and applied pure comfort oil and the Brewers were the way it’s OK of course it hurt a bit, but it sure made a difference and healed rapidly. Many experiences with Comfry must have on hand.

    • @HerbsWithRosalee
      @HerbsWithRosalee  Год назад +1

      Thanks for sharing! It's mind boggling how many surgeries (or simply pain) could be avoided if comfrey were better known and accepted.

    • @healthysun3156
      @healthysun3156 2 месяца назад

      Hi Karen, Can you describe in detail how you use comfrey root powder for hemorrhoids?

  • @GmamaGrowz
    @GmamaGrowz Год назад +2

    This is Awesome information on comfrey 😊 I've only been using my comfrey for my garden soil. Thanks for sharing your herbal wisdom 🤩! I have your book Wild Remedies also!

    • @HerbsWithRosalee
      @HerbsWithRosalee  Год назад +1

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @bobbiejofouts1708
      @bobbiejofouts1708 Год назад +1

      Gmama, how does comfrey help garden soil? Thanks.

    • @GmamaGrowz
      @GmamaGrowz Год назад +1

      @@bobbiejofouts1708 it works like green manure to help the plants grow 🤓

    • @bobbiejofouts1708
      @bobbiejofouts1708 Год назад

      @@GmamaGrowz thanks. I think you mean like a cover crop, like clover is used, right? My other guess is you take these plants and just put them on/in the soil like is done with manure.

    • @beckyk408
      @beckyk408 Год назад +1

      @@bobbiejofouts1708 I'm not the person you asked, but I use comfrey in the garden as a liquid plant food. I put the leaves in a bucket with water, cover it and let it sit for a few weeks or even months (not much sun in the UK, so takes a long time to rot down). It smells quite strong! But it works really well on all sorts of plants. I dilute it in a watering can and use it once every couple of weeks or so.

  • @arielog1941
    @arielog1941 Год назад +2

    Can't grow in the desert. Tried and tried.
    Just dropped in for the Mountain Rose connection.
    Namaste

  • @nathanjeriwalker2858
    @nathanjeriwalker2858 Год назад

    Lovely video as always! Did you knit your sweater? It's beautiful!

  • @brad2548
    @brad2548 Год назад

    Rosalee. Such a beautiful name 😊

  • @kellysoo
    @kellysoo 9 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you. You are very professional

  • @fabricdragon
    @fabricdragon Год назад +3

    one thing i heard when i was young that i have found to be very true: the more powerful the medicine is, the more potentially dangerous the medicine is. Comfrey is a POWERFUL healing medicine, and should be treated with all due caution and respect.
    if it was completely harmless, it would also help less.

    • @williamivery212
      @williamivery212 Год назад

      That's true the same with B-17 and guinea hen weed

    • @12prettythings10
      @12prettythings10 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@williamivery212what is b-17

  • @Divinevista
    @Divinevista Год назад

    Hello @herbswithrosalee,
    I love your videos. I learn so much even after years of making tinctures and working with herbs. I notice all the beautiful sweaters you wear. I am a big time knitter as well. What pattern is this beautiful sweater you are wearing? I recognize Tin Can Knit's Love Note Sweater you wear in other videos but I'm not familiar with this one. Thanks a million. Janice

    • @HerbsWithRosalee
      @HerbsWithRosalee  Год назад

      Hi! Rosalee does have beautiful sweaters, doesn't she? This is also a Love Note by Tin Can Knit. It sounds like one of those is in your future, too... :D
      ~Karin Rose

  • @alexkatsanos8475
    @alexkatsanos8475 3 месяца назад +1

    Hi! Enjoying your channel and am learning about western herbs after studying Chinese herbs when you say the energetics, I know what you mean and will pick up your book along with your course.

  • @alexalarcon1513
    @alexalarcon1513 Год назад +6

    Comfry contains allantuen ( rejuvenating effect ) good for the skin especially for facial cream or facial wash.

    • @mrnice1295
      @mrnice1295 Год назад +1

      I make the oil today to try on my face and beard I want it to growth my facial hair thicker in few days I will know if it regrow skin and cell I guess it can make the hair growth faster 😅😅

    • @TheStewieGriffinShow
      @TheStewieGriffinShow 7 месяцев назад

      Allantoin

  • @brad2548
    @brad2548 Год назад +1

    Rosalee...at about 16:35 in your video you talk about teas. Is there a change that takes place when comfry root or leaves are steeped for tea ? I'm a bit confused. Seems the countries Comfry is native to that the knowledgeable elders of those regions would know exactly how it's used and proper preparation processes. You're an extremely bright lady and everything your saying is verifiable. Do you teach how to make comfry poultice? If so may I ask the name of your educational video on your channel. Thank you.

  • @Knobber
    @Knobber 10 месяцев назад +1

    I use Comfrey root Tea as a mouthwash since this year. My teeth sensitiveness gone and I have stronger bite than ever. I consider to switch to Organic Comfrey Leaf in Sunflower Oil is that same effective but less harmful? I can try oil pulling with that as well.

  • @PetLoves
    @PetLoves Год назад +4

    Ive broken toe bones before.. each time it takes about 6 weeks to heal. Last time it took 3 weeks because I started applying comfrey after about a week.
    I broke my toe last week, same day applied comfrey oil. 7 days later mild disconfort.. still a big bruise, but able to walk mainly pain free

  • @JaimeBlackBird
    @JaimeBlackBird Год назад +3

    Plant Comfrey for your backyard chickens!

    • @rainwaterrefugehomestead2267
      @rainwaterrefugehomestead2267 Год назад

      What a good idea! Definitely going to look into this!

    • @CheezNrice4u
      @CheezNrice4u Год назад

      Can the hens eat it, without limits? Can they pass toxicity to us through their eggs?

    • @user-ey3hr5lv1r
      @user-ey3hr5lv1r 17 дней назад

      @@CheezNrice4umy chickens love it and devour it, the hens are not so keen on it, not that they are laying much anyway

  • @karenravensbergen
    @karenravensbergen Год назад +3

    Excellent video! One question however: are leaves AND roots equally effective? You mention that a poultice can be made with roots or leaves. Do you prefer one over the other? Or perhaps a combination? Thanks so much!

    • @HerbsWithRosalee
      @HerbsWithRosalee  Год назад +3

      I've used them both with excellent results. For ease of use I like the fresh leaves when they are available. I also like freezing the roots. But I haven't done a side by side comparison to note the differences between the two... that would be interesting!

    • @jacksonpeterson6899
      @jacksonpeterson6899 Год назад

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  • @freeplantngardenstandsfami9009
    @freeplantngardenstandsfami9009 Год назад +1

    Thank you for the information. Ours here in Arizona have a lighter flower. Is there only one variety?

    • @calvinabbott6920
      @calvinabbott6920 9 месяцев назад

      Over fifty from some things I have read.

  • @priscilla9811
    @priscilla9811 Год назад

    I've used comfrey all my life.I gave it to my father for his lungs..I know it's good for healing bones. I have a tear in my right arm tendon. I need comfrey.

  • @alanreynolds6710
    @alanreynolds6710 8 месяцев назад

    Some years ago in attempt to get myself back in shape with a skipping rope I managed to tear my achillies tendon badly. Medical doctor gave me a pain reliever. Nine months later, I was still suffering and was directed to a physiotherapist. She noticed the tear She did some ultrasound and gave me some elastic for exercise. Two weeks later, after using comfrey root salve twice a day. When I returned she immediately noticed the tachillies tear had completely disappeared. "I never saw that happen before" she said. When I told her about the comfrey she commented, "My sister believes in that king of thing."

    • @HerbsWithRosalee
      @HerbsWithRosalee  8 месяцев назад

      What a response! So glad to hear your tendon healed. Yay comfrey! Thanks for sharing!

  • @sporranheid
    @sporranheid Год назад

    Excellent. Splendid. Wonderful. Thorough and informative. Thank you.
    Mark, in Scotland.

    • @HerbsWithRosalee
      @HerbsWithRosalee  Год назад

      Glad you enjoyed it! Some of the b-roll photos are from comfrey plants I photographed in Scotland. :)

  • @donnafranks4325
    @donnafranks4325 Год назад +2

    Would comfrey heal the tears in the rotator cuff of my shoulders? I would probably use a poultice.

  • @MRSMakeupBag
    @MRSMakeupBag 4 месяца назад

    what can one do with the roots? I can buy organic comfrey root but no leaves. I just injured my finger. stitches etc. bone is fine but I cut the side tip right off so Im wondering if it could help

  • @catherinenolan1337
    @catherinenolan1337 Месяц назад

    How do you make comfrey creams salves. Can you infuse in oil dried of fresh?

  • @Medietos
    @Medietos Год назад

    Thank you, Good wise woman! Might Comfrey be used for decades' of severe teeth-and jawbone inflammations, teeth-fractures from non-caries cavities and enamel loss, now loose teeth, please? I have systemic inflammation ( A.S), intestinal, stress-malnutrition, acidity also form stress, sleep deprivation, and psychical issues with anxiety, hypersensitivity, isolation. Teeth might get better if my Liver function and Anchylosing Spondylitis disease did, and I got to sleep more.I am so tired and slow now, with severe longterm burnout.I'd be so grateful for some help please, support and advice.

  • @user-ey3hr5lv1r
    @user-ey3hr5lv1r 17 дней назад

    How often would you use the same poultice or would you make a fresh batch each time it is applied (for up to 4 hours or overnight)? My husband has a few bulging discs in his spine (has had them for almost 40 years and they get aggravated at times). He is currently in quite a bit of pain with inflammation and pinched nerves. I love learning how to make the poultice but need more explicit instructions on how to use it please.

  • @zara5928
    @zara5928 Год назад

    Hi will comfrey heal fascia tissue. I have cervigenical vertigo ? Please help me I can't find a herb

  • @aprilvikingsable
    @aprilvikingsable Год назад

    Hi Rosalee, I have a question; does a plant that is planted by Comfrey get or would I say pick up the constitutes of Comfrey in that plants roots? I hope my question makes sense :)

    • @HerbsWithRosalee
      @HerbsWithRosalee  Год назад

      That does make sense. I have some whispers about this being a concern but I haven't seen studies on it (they may exist, I haven't seen them though). Comfrey is commonly used as a garden fertilizer and I've also heard concerns about this too... this is a common practice so I think we would know if it were a major problem. But again, I am sharing an opinion as I haven't seen studies.

  • @jslickzjourneyshow3293
    @jslickzjourneyshow3293 Год назад

    Does it help with perineal hernia? I can’t afford or want surgery.

  • @jackiedilworth6112
    @jackiedilworth6112 3 месяца назад

    Rosalee, I've had torn miniscus knee surgery two years ago and recently developed bone on bone arthritis in the knee. Your comment about your Mom's healing and avoiding knee surgery; was it bone on bone? Will a comfrey salve help my knee? Thank you!

    • @HerbsWithRosalee
      @HerbsWithRosalee  3 месяца назад

      My mother in law had a torn ligament, probably partially torn. I think it's worth trying comfrey, especially a fresh root poultice, but I can't say that I have experience with comfrey and what you're describing.

    • @jackiedilworth6112
      @jackiedilworth6112 3 месяца назад

      @@HerbsWithRosalee Thank you 😊 I enjoy your podcasts. Having a background in growing nursery stock I appreciate your information on the herb plants themselves as well as their food and or medicine.

  • @caydancebloom
    @caydancebloom 10 месяцев назад +1

    how can it grow in a container and still get all the medicinal benefits that it is supposed to have? Doesn't it mine pretty deep? the stuff it gets from down in the depths provide it's ability to heal the way it does.... or am I not understanding something? please educate me?

  • @cathymarshall366
    @cathymarshall366 11 месяцев назад

    Hi.Can you recommend a herb that can be used in a balm or skin salve that can be used on children-or babies?Thank you

    • @HerbsWithRosalee
      @HerbsWithRosalee  11 месяцев назад

      A favorite general herb for balms/salves is calendula. I have a couple of videos about calendula including a solo and a couple of interviews.

  • @ireneassender7449
    @ireneassender7449 Год назад

    I have just started using comfrey salve on my husbands old injury of a badly broken ankle and leg. His ankle was always very painful as he got up to walk after he had been sitting for a while but applying the salve at night gave him relief during the next day. When he stopped using it the pain came back…….how long should he keep using the salve? The doctor said that he has arthritis forming on the ankle joint

    • @HerbsWithRosalee
      @HerbsWithRosalee  Год назад

      Hi Irene, I am glad to hear the comfrey salve is helping your husband. I can't really give any knowledgeable response about this as I don't know enough information. There's no problem with using the comfrey salve as needed. I also suspect that he could benefit from some rehab training to build up strength in that ankle and leg. But, again, I don't know enough about the situation to offer any informed advice. I always recommend working directly with a practitioner who can do a full health history.

  • @johncisney3380
    @johncisney3380 11 месяцев назад

    Has anyone tried freeze drying comfrey? I think it would make a great powder

  • @brad2548
    @brad2548 Год назад

    Wondering if one can make a comfrey poultice wrap to put around their injured joints. Knees. Shoulders. Hips. Spine. Neck. Are there constituents in comfrey that are strong medicinally in tea form that might help with painful injured joint if its capable of regenerating tissues and healing bones.

    • @HerbsWithRosalee
      @HerbsWithRosalee  Год назад +3

      Hi, yes, you can use either a poultice (using plant material directly) or a compress (making a tea first and then using that on a cloth) for those body parts you mentioned.
      ~Karin Rose

  • @msmarydanielle
    @msmarydanielle Год назад

    If I can’t make my own and need to buy a salve, is there a brand you’d recommend? There are so many options!

    • @HerbsWithRosalee
      @HerbsWithRosalee  Год назад +3

      You could check Etsy to see if there is an herbalist making a great salve there. One tip is to look for something that is very green. If it's a yellow salve then it's not going to be great quality.

  • @Glutahhn
    @Glutahhn Год назад

    What specific species of this plantdo I need to obtain because there are many,I've embarrassed myself for the last time when sourcing plants I have one species of comfrey but the man who sold it to me said it's not the one I'm after

  • @fallmax
    @fallmax Год назад

    Wow we just found you you are amazing great information
    How do we sign up for your news letter
    thank you

    • @HerbsWithRosalee
      @HerbsWithRosalee  Год назад

      Hi and welcome! Here's a link (click start today):
      www.herbalremediesadvice.org/
      Warmly,
      Karin Rose

  • @ka6148
    @ka6148 Год назад +4

    My cows will trash an entire fence line to eat my comfrey to the roots

  • @starkeyfarmstead
    @starkeyfarmstead Год назад

    We feed it to our small livestock and occasionally our dogs.

  • @danielnestor5864
    @danielnestor5864 10 месяцев назад

    Hola se puede tomar en té para la rigidez de la rodilla

    • @HerbsWithRosalee
      @HerbsWithRosalee  10 месяцев назад +1

      Lo prefiero como un ungüento directamente en la rodilla.

  • @nancybrooks-hartz8807
    @nancybrooks-hartz8807 Год назад +1

    Will it add bone density? I have osteoporosis , and want to reverse it !

    • @HerbsWithRosalee
      @HerbsWithRosalee  Год назад +2

      I think you'll be interested in the episode I did with David Winston on nettles. 💚

  • @Medietos
    @Medietos Год назад

    Will Poultices pose Liver risks if the Liver is organically good but has great functional issues in form of energy-stagnation?

  • @sharonhuthnance1100
    @sharonhuthnance1100 14 дней назад

    HOW DO U 7SE THIS FOR VARICOSE VEINS PLEASE & DOES IT WORK TO GET RID OF THEM?😥

  • @johncisney3380
    @johncisney3380 11 месяцев назад

    Are the topical creams / poultice safe for dogs? Old friend is having some joint pain in one leg that resulted in lick granuloma, the vet can't help other than giving him doggy ibuprofen - I thought comfrey might be worth a try....

    • @HerbsWithRosalee
      @HerbsWithRosalee  11 месяцев назад

      Yes, I've seen comfrey used successfully with dogs. They will probably need a cone though.

  • @mh8112
    @mh8112 6 месяцев назад

    I've got to wonder if poultices of comfrey could help necrosis of the shoulder or hip?

    • @bravehawk5640
      @bravehawk5640 2 месяца назад

      you can try a poultice of olive oil and cayenne pepper and see how it reacts. great to use over night to bring circulation back. i have to use them for my feet from time to time

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    @user-ni3zb7vj9u 11 месяцев назад

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  • @debcrisp6335
    @debcrisp6335 Год назад +1

    I grow the bocking 14(? number) I assume the benefits are the same?

    • @steinerhayes
      @steinerhayes Год назад +1

      I've got some bocking 14 growing too and I think the benefits could be the same. Although bocking 14 is a hybrid where as Symphitum Officionale is the original comfrey.

  • @normabussey2254
    @normabussey2254 Год назад

    Question pls…..if I remove the comfrey flowers, will the leaves continue to grow ?

    • @HerbsWithRosalee
      @HerbsWithRosalee  Год назад +1

      Once mine flower I cut them back and the base and the plant will regrow again.

  • @janehusz7735
    @janehusz7735 10 месяцев назад

    Can you pit Comfrey on a knee replacement post op?

    • @HerbsWithRosalee
      @HerbsWithRosalee  10 месяцев назад

      I can't say that I have experience with that but I don't see why not. Working directly with an herbalist who has that type of experience would be a good thing. I have a list of practitioners I recommend on my site.

  • @dacadyla8183
    @dacadyla8183 Год назад

    Having issues finding Comfrey seeds. Everyone has Borage but I grew some and it doesn't look like the same plant. And the borage is almost prickly.

    • @PetLoves
      @PetLoves Год назад

      The " russian" comfrey has sterile seeds. Its propagated by root cuttings. Hope you find some near you

  • @naomikruizinga3597
    @naomikruizinga3597 Год назад +1

    Can I use Compher pultus on Acne face

    • @naomikruizinga3597
      @naomikruizinga3597 Год назад

      I also want to know if I can put camfrey pulp on acne face.... please

  • @audreydavis7556
    @audreydavis7556 3 месяца назад

    Where can I buy the comfy cream

  • @3v388
    @3v388 Месяц назад

    Does anyone have experience with itchy skin and rashes from harvesting comfrey, from using comfrey poultice, or from rubbing infused oil with leaves on the skin?
    I dried my home grown Comfrey, crushed them, and added leaves in oil to make an infused oil. When I rubbed the extra oil+dried leaves mixture on my arm, my skin flared up after a couple of hours (bumps, rashes, Itch).
    How does anyone work with Comfrey properly to remove the tiny hair? Nobody seems to mention anything about how the hair will irritate the skin. 😢😢

  • @Indigonatural
    @Indigonatural 4 месяца назад

    How about slippery elm?