Herbal Comfrey Compress Remedy
This homemade herbal comfrey compress remedy has been used for centuries for speeding up the bone healing process as well as aiding in sprains, muscle strains, and bruises.
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Servings: 3 compresses
Equipment
- Large heat-proof bowl
- Clean cloth large enough to wrap around the broken bone
- Larger towel to cover the compress
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried comfrey leaves or two cups fresh, bruised comfrey leaves
- 2 quarts water nearly boiling
Instructions
Herbal Tea
- Place dried comfrey leaf into a large, heat-proof bowl.
- Pour nearly boiling water over comfrey, cover with a large plate and let steep for 15 minutes, then strain or leave herbs in.
Soak Bone
- Place broken bone into the large bowl and soak for 20 minutes.
- Alternatively, dip a clean cloth into the tea, gently wring out any dripping liquid, wrap the broken bone in the wet cloth and cover with a larger dry towel. Leave the compress on for 20 minutes.
- Repeat three times daily until the bone has healed.
Notes
- You can use dried or fresh comfrey leaves. If using fresh, gently bruise the leaves before steeping to help release their oils.
- You can also use dried and powdered comfrey root. If using comfrey root, use about 2 tablespoons for two quarts of water.
- Don't use boiling water as this degrades the healing properties within the comfrey.
- You can reheat the tea before each use, or use it at room temperature, whichever feels better to the bone.
- We are not medical professionals and this is not meant to be taken as personal medical advice. Whenever using herbal remedies we recommend that you talk with your doctor.
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