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Symphytum Officinale Salve

For centuries, Symphytum officinale, better known as comfrey, has earned a reputation as one of herbalism's most valued skin-supporting plants. Modern research is beginning to explain why.

My Symphytum Officinale Salve is handcrafted using comfrey-infused oils to create a rich botanical salve that supports the skin's natural renewal process. Comfrey is naturally rich in allantoin, a compound that has been shown to encourage healthy cell proliferation and support normal tissue regeneration. This makes it a favorite in my home for areas that need a little extra care after bumps, bruises, or everyday wear and tear.

Emerging research also suggests that compounds found in comfrey may help support healthy circulation within the skin and encourage efficient cellular respiration—the process cells use to produce the energy needed for repair and renewal. By supporting the skin's own restorative processes, comfrey has become a trusted herbal ally for maintaining healthy, resilient skin.

This salve is especially popular for:

Supporting the appearance of bruising
Nourishing dry, overworked skin
Comforting areas after minor bumps and strains
Supporting the skin's natural renewal process
Daily skin barrier support

Unlike products filled with synthetic ingredients, this salve relies on the remarkable chemistry of one of nature's most studied traditional herbs.

Matricaria recutita

German Chamomile, chamomile, wild chamomile

Asteraceae (formerly Compositae)

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Parts Used

Flowers

Native To

Temperate regions of Asia & Europe

Preparations

Infusion, Essential oil, Extract, Tincture

  • Organic Acids

    • 4 Primary metabolites

    • 22 secondary metabolites

  • Flavonoids

    • Quercetin

    • Apigenin

    • Luteolin

    • Rutin

  • Coumarins

  • Volatile Oils

  • Monoterpenes, Sesquiterpenes, Diterpenes & Triterpenes


analgesic

antiallergy

antibacterial

anticancer

antidepressant

antidiarrheal

antiflammatory

antifungal

antihypertensive

antimicrobial

antioxidant

antispasmodic

antithrombotic

cosmetic

diuretic

gastroprotective

genitoprotective

hepatoprotective

hypoglycaemic

hypolipidaemic

nephroprotective

nervine

neuroprotective

organoprotective

pulmoprotective

sedative




  • Weight management

  • Cardiovascular disease

  • Immune system support

  • Nervous system support

  • Diabetes management

  • Allergies

  • Stomach issues (gas, digestive support)

  • Skin support

  • Muscle support (stiffness, ache)


  • GRAS safety rating

  • May cause an allergic reaction

  • Limited information regarding safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding

  • Possible interaction with warfarin


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Symphytum Officinale

Comfrey, bone knitter, boneset

Boraginaceae

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Parts Used

Leaf and root

Native To

Europe and Asia

Preparations

Topical oitnments/salves

  • Allantoin

  • Phenoic acids

    • Rosmarinic

    • p-hydroxybenzoic

    • caffeic

    • chlorogenic

    • p-coumaric acids

  • Saponins, tannins, alkaloids, amino acids, and others


*Constituents also vary based on whether the leaf or root was used



analgesic

anitfungal

antiexudative

anti-inflammatory

antimicrobial

antioxidant

antiviral

hemostatic


  • Breaks/sprains

  • Rheumatism

  • Liver support

  • Gastritis

  • Ulcers

  • Blunt abrasions

  • Skin disorders


  • Consumption (infusions, extracts, tinctures) is linked to hepatotoxic reactions and is not recommended.


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For educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.

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