What's in Viridian's Comfrey Leaf Organic Balm?

What does Comfrey Leaf Root Do?

Can Comfrey Leaf heal wounds?

the impressive wound-healing (vulnerary) properties of comfrey are partially due to the presence of allantoin. All antoin is known to stimulate cell proliferation and so augments wound-healing both inside and out. Comfrey may be used externally to guard against scar tissue developing incorrectly and is widely used to treat all manner of lesions and injuries, from small cuts and abrasions to large wounds, chronic varicose ulcers, torn cartilage, tendons or ligaments. The astringent and contracting effects of the tannins, mucilage and resins draws wounds together on the surface, and reduces the need for stitching.

Does Comfrey Leaf Heal Bones?

comfrey is always the herb of choice for both internal and external use when it comes to fractures and sprains. Allantoin is known to stimulate osteoblasts,the bone building cells

Can Comfrey Leaf regenerate Tissue Cells?

allantoin is known to aid the regeneration of all tissues in the bodyandisknowntoreachdeeptissuesfromexternalapplication. Allantoin is known to promote keratin dispersal and has been used topically with some success in the treatment of psoriasis

What does Rosemary Leaf do?

Rosmarinus Officinalis

Rosemary is a native of the countries surrounding the Mediterranean. The parts used in medicine are the flowering tops and leaves which have a powerful, diffusive, camphoraceous odour, and an aromatic, bitter taste.

Does Rosemary Leaf improve circulation?

–Rosemary acts as a circulatory and nervine stimulant. Externally it has been used to ease muscular pain, sciatica, and neuralgia. Rosemary acts as a circulatory and nervine stimulant and is often used externally in hair lotions for stimulating hair follicles to renewed activity and preventing premature baldness.

Can Rosemary Leaf Heal wounds quicker?

rosemary is a traditional remedy as a poultice for poorly healing wounds and eczema – these effects are likely to its antiseptic activity.

Is Rosemary leaf an antioxidant?

extracts of rosemary have been found to exert superoxide dismutase (SOD) like activity. SOD is a powerful enzyme protecting cells against free radical damage.

What does Lavender Oil do?

Does Lavender Oil help with arthritis? –

lavender appears to provide pain relief by improving circulation, having anti-spasmodic effects and exerting a local anaesthetic effect.

Is Lavender Oil antimicrobial?

lavender is noted for its antibacterial, antiseptic and antifungal effects, due to the presence of large amounts of volatile oils.

Is Lavender Oil an antioxidant?

a number of potent antioxidant phytochemicals such as limonene, provide free radical quenching activity.

Other ingredients: Beeswax and sunflower oil act as an emulsion, carrier agent and protect the active herbal ingredients within the ointment.

Dosage

Apply to skin as required.

What health issues would you use Comfrey Balm for?

Wounds, cuts, connective tissue disorders (tendons, cartilage, ligaments), fractures, psoriasis, healing of varicose ulcers.

Known contraindications

None known.

Interactions

None known.

Useful links

Connective tissue repair – glucosamine/chondroitin, grapeseed/pycnogenol, antioxidant complex, bromelain / turmeric.