Comfrey Root – External Use Only (Organic)

Comfrey Root – External Use Only (Organic)

Botanical Name: Symphytum officinale
Common Names: Comfrey, Knitbone, Boneset, Healing Herb
Family: Boraginaceae
Origin: Bulgaria/Croatia

Overview:

Comfrey Root is a time-honored botanical traditionally valued for its soothing and moisturizing properties when used on the skin. Long known as “Knitbone,” this soft-textured leaf has been used in herbal salves, poultices, and compresses for generations to support comfort and balance in the body’s outer tissues.

Our organic comfrey root is harvested from healthy, pesticide-free stands and shade-dried to preserve its natural integrity. This herb is intended for external use only and is ideal for topical formulations, skin rinses, and herbal baths. 

Warning

For external use only. Not to be used during pregnancy. Not to be used while nursing. Do not apply to broken or abraded skin

Historical & Cultural Background:

Comfrey has a long history in both European and North American folk traditions. Historically used in poultices and ointments, it was prized for its ability to support skin wellness and appearance. Early herbalists referred to it as “the knitting herb” for its symbolic connection to repair and renewal.

Today, comfrey continues to be incorporated into natural body-care and herbal skincare preparations, valued for its moisturizing and soothing nature when used externally.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Sustainably wild-harvested or organically grown comfrey leaves

• Traditionally used in topical preparations for skin comfort*

• Naturally rich in allantoin, a compound that promotes soft, supple skin*

• Excellent for herbal salves, ointments, compresses, and bath blends

• Carefully dried and cut for easy formulation

Traditional & Modern Applications:

• Infuse into carrier oils for use in herbal salves or balms

• Prepare compresses or poultices for topical skin support*

• Use in external washes, soaks, or herbal baths

• Blend with calendula, yarrow, or plantain for synergistic skincare formulas

• Ideal for handmade lotions, soaps, and body-care products

Harvest & Processing:

Comfrey root are harvested when lush and full, then shade-dried to maintain color, aroma, and phytochemical integrity. Once dried, they are cut and sifted for easy use in topical or cosmetic preparations. Our product is never irradiated or chemically treated, ensuring the purity your formulations deserve.

How to Use:

For external use only.
Infuse in carrier oil (such as olive or jojoba) for 2–4 weeks, strain, and use in salves or ointments.
Alternatively, steep 1–2 tablespoons in hot water for 15 minutes; strain and use the liquid as a wash or compress.

Ingredient:

Organic Symphytum officinale leaf (cut & sifted)

Precautions:

For external use only.
Do not ingest. Do not apply to broken skin or open wounds.
Keep out of reach of children.
Consult a qualified healthcare provider before use if pregnant, nursing, or managing a health condition.

Please note: Product appearance including color and texture may vary from lot to lot.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.