Comfrey Leaf

🌿 Comfrey Leaf (Symphytum officinale)

Also known as: Knitbone • Boneset • Healing Herb • Bruisewort
Family: Boraginaceae (Borage family)
Origin: Native to Europe and Asia; cultivated worldwide
Parts used: Leaf (sometimes root)
Primary use: External & Limited Internal (under professional guidance only)

✨ Description

Rich, green, and deeply restorative, Comfrey Leaf has earned its ancient name “Knitbone” for its remarkable ability to support the repair of bones, skin, muscles, and connective tissue.
Once used by traditional herbalists to speed recovery after injuries or surgery, Comfrey remains one of nature’s most powerful topical healers.

The leaf is high in allantoin, a natural compound that stimulates cell regeneration and helps the body knit itself back together. It soothes inflammation, calms pain, and restores vitality to damaged tissues.
Whether used in poultices, salves, or compresses, Comfrey brings comfort and renewal wherever it’s applied.

💧 External Uses

As a restorative skin and tissue herb:

• Wound Healing: Speeds the repair of bruises, sprains, and minor cuts.
• Bone & Joint Support: Traditionally used in compresses for fractures, strains, and arthritis.
• Skin Soothing: Calms burns, eczema, and irritation.
• Scars & Regeneration: Encourages smoother healing and tissue renewal.
• Herbal Baths: Promotes overall skin comfort and relaxation.

How to Use:

• Infuse 1–2 tablespoons of Comfrey Leaf in 1 cup of hot water for 15–20 minutes.
  Apply as a compress or use the strained liquid in salves and lotions.
• For poultices: Mix powdered leaf with a little warm water or oil until pasty, then apply directly to affected area.

Pairs beautifully with Calendula, Plantain Leaf, Yarrow, and Arnica for advanced skin and joint blends.

🍵 Internal Uses (Traditional Only)

Historically, Comfrey was brewed as a tea for coughs, ulcers, and digestive support, but due to the presence of pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs), internal use should now be limited and guided by a qualified herbalist using PA-free extracts.

🔮 Metaphysical & Energetic Uses

• Healing & Restoration: Symbolizes physical and emotional regeneration.
• Grounding & Renewal: Encourages rest, stillness, and faith in the body’s natural healing power.
• Protection: Used in energy work to strengthen auric boundaries and restore balance after illness.