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Traditional Uses
Comfrey has a centuries long reputation for being useful in all hurts and bruises both internal and external, including delayed union of fractures.
Current uses
The plant and roots of Comfrey has been used on the skin for the relief of swelling from bruises, sprains, pulled muscles or ligaments.
The wound-healing properties of comfrey are partially due to the presence of allantoin, which stimulates cell proliferation and augments wound healing and guards against scar tissue.
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Precautions and side effects
Caution should be exercised in deep wounds as an external application placed too early can lead to tissue formation over the wound, possibly resulting in an abscess.
| Some Products using Comfrey | ||
| Product | Health Issue | Other Herbal Ingredients |
| ClearSkin Face Wash from Native Remedies | acne | Calendula Echinace Oleum Melaleuc Oleum Lavandula Oleum Caryophylii |