One of my favorite things about my new homestead is our very own comfrey patch. Of course, you don’t need to grow your own comfrey to make a nourishing salve with it. There are several places online that you can purchase dried, organic comfrey leaves to make this simple and homemade comfrey salve.
Comfrey has been in use as a medicinal herb for more than 200 years. The allantoin content of comfrey aids in healing wounds, sores, burns, swollen tissue, and broken bones. It can be applied externally to bruises, sprains, arthritic bones of any inflamed tissue, and acts as an anti-inflammatory and pain reliever.
**Comfrey should never be taken internally and caution should be taken if using while pregnant.**
Homemade Comfrey Salve
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup of dried comfrey leaf or roots (where to buy)
- 1/2 cup coconut oil (where to buy)
- 1/2 cup olive oil (where to buy)
- 1/4 cup (2oz) of beeswax (where to buy)
- 25 drops of Lavender essential oil (where to buy)
- 25 drops of Melaleuca essential oil (where to buy)
DIRECTIONS:
- Put the coconut oil, beeswax and olive oil in a double boiler. Melt on medium heat.
- Macerate the comfrey into small pieces with a food processor and a small amount of olive oil.
- Add the comfrey and simmer on low for 1 hour if using comfrey leaves and 2 hours if using comfrey roots. Make sure to stir a few times during the process.
- Strain the mixture into a bowl through a cheesecloth making sure to squeeze out all the oil.
- Let cool for a few minutes.
- Add the essential oils and stir.
- Pour into a glass or tin jars and store for up to a year! Makes 1 cup!
Thanks for the comfrey salve recipe I am going to make for sure
I also have Comfrey growing. I do take it internally in my green drink every morning during its growing season, and have done this for years. I have never had a negative reaction from doing this. Just thought you might like to know. I will try making the salve, thank you.
She legally has to say that, but it’s safe, as long as you don’t ingest 2 lbs or more a day 🙂
I drink it like this also. The Native Americans called comfrey, “Boneknitter.”
Thanks for the great recipe. I just made a small batch with some fresh comfrey from my backyard.
I used my homemade camomile infused olive oil to steap the comfrey in. It will be my first aid kit balm 🙂
I will try making the salve, Thank you.
Is there another oil besides Lavender to use? I am currently out but have the Melaleuca. I need to make more because everyone in my family loves it.
My husband is from the small town of Comfrey MN. This is going to be such a fun salve to try!
HAHA that’s awesome! You will love this salve!
I have been looking for a good comfrey salve recipe for nearly 12 months now, thank you. Is there another substitute for Melaluca though as I am allergic 🙁
You could eliminate it completely and use more lavender!