{"product_id":"comfrey-leaf-copy","title":"Comfrey Leaf Tincture","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eComfrey is a powerful vulnerary. It can be used topically for any sort of cut, rash,\u003cbr\u003eirritation, abrasion, burn or bruising of the skin. It contains allantoin, which\u003cbr\u003emarkedly accelerates cell division rates among fibroblasts, chondroblasts and\u003cbr\u003eosteoblasts, decreasing the healing time of tissue, cartilage and bones. Allantoin is\u003cbr\u003every penetrating, so even topical application markedly decreases healing time of\u003cbr\u003einternal wounds, fractures etc... Don’t use it on puncture wounds as the accelerated\u003cbr\u003ehealing of the wound opening may lead to the formation of an abscess\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eComfrey’s analgesic properties make it a good choice for musculoskeletal pain.\u003cbr\u003eUse a tincture topically. Comfrey has been used historically as an expectorant and its astringent properties were used to decrease mild bleeding in irritated airways.\u003cbr\u003eIts high mucilage content o used historically as soothing remedy for irritated\u003cbr\u003ethroats, bowels, bronchi, bladders and mouth wounds\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePLEASE READ before purchasing this herb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eIs Comfrey Safe For Internal Use?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere is some concern about the safety of using comfrey internally due to the fact that some comfrey plants contain pyrrolizodine alkaloids (PAs) which have been linked to serious liver damage (veno-occlusive disease). PAs are found in some, but not all, comfrey specimens. David Hoffman in his excellent book Medical Herbalism mentioned four studies that looked for PAs in dried comfrey and none of them ever found any. PAs tend to be more prevalent in the root than in the leaf. They also tend to be more prevalent in the young leaves than in the older, mature leaves. They tend to be a little higher in Russian comfrey than in regular comfrey.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne could, perhaps, reduce the risk of exposure to PAs by using older, mature leaves rather than young leaves or roots. I think we can also say that if one wanted to minimize the risk, one could take some liver- supporting herbs, such as milk thistle, along with the comfrey. I would not ever recommend it be taken internally at high doses or for prolonged periods of time. Don’t use it internally in pregnant women or nursing mothers. Don’t use it in people with liver issues. Don’t use it in people taking pharmaceuticals. \u003cbr\u003eAll that said, for it’s tissue-healing properties comfrey generally works as well topically as it does internally. For it’s demulcent effects, it could be easily replaced with marshmallow (Althea officinalis). So internal use isn’t critical to getting great benefit from this plant.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name: Symphytum officinale\u003cbr\u003eFamily: Boraginaceae\u003cbr\u003eCommon Names: common comfrey, true comfrey, boneset,\u003cbr\u003eblack wort, wall wart, slippery root, knitbone, bruisewort\u003cbr\u003eParts used: root, leaf\u003cbr\u003eHerbal Actions: analgesic, anti-inflammatory, astringent,\u003cbr\u003edemulcent, emollient, expectorant, vulnerary\u003cbr\u003eSafety: Not safe during pregnancy or lactation.\u003cbr\u003eContraindicated for people with liver problems. Do not use on\u003cbr\u003epuncture wounds.\u003cbr\u003eDrug Interactions: unknown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTinctures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tinctures are alcohol extracts of herbs. They act a little more quickly in the body and are very portable. Tinctures can be taken alone or mixed with a little juice or water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Servings for Humans\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor chronic or maintenance issues, twice daily is usually sufficient. For acute situations, dosing can be done more frequently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTinctures for Adults: 1\/4 to 1 teaspoon 2-3 times daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDO NOT use herbs on children without consulting a physician.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*These statements have not been verified by the FDA and is only referenced here as a fun fact and\/or for historical commentary, is not to be used as medical advice in any way. Consult your doctor before ingesting any herbal product.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNone of these items or statements are approved by FDA. Consult your physician before taking any supplement. Do not take herbs or tinctures during pregnancy without consulting your healthcare provider. This product is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease. All information here is for entertainment and educational purposes only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yah-weh's Apothecary","offers":[{"title":"Comfrey Leaf","offer_id":48639200297117,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/8206\/7101\/files\/comfrey.jpg?v=1784135909","url":"https:\/\/yahwehsapothecary.com\/products\/comfrey-leaf-copy","provider":"Yahweh's Apothecary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}