tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738694062065682753.post1735333687070222157..comments2023-11-28T06:26:40.953-05:00Comments on A Radicle: Sparkly Comfrey PowderGuido Mase'http://www.blogger.com/profile/08186818316201584509noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738694062065682753.post-73304629489033921072023-05-29T12:37:04.719-04:002023-05-29T12:37:04.719-04:00Funny. I too am an electrician. A few years ago I ...Funny. I too am an electrician. A few years ago I sprained my neck and my only relief was using comfrey root powder on my neck. It was guaranteed to remove severe pain within a few minutes. A miracle. Kept me working too! Mad Doctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402510292545408234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738694062065682753.post-67538107880020814992023-05-29T06:54:46.852-04:002023-05-29T06:54:46.852-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Laghari Bedihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940163354268158856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738694062065682753.post-81622794538626113562016-10-22T23:00:43.776-04:002016-10-22T23:00:43.776-04:00I've made salve with the powdered root, coconu...I've made salve with the powdered root, coconut oil, and a few different essential oils. I didn'have a clear recipe, so I kept adding the powder to the hot coconut oil until I thought it was potent enough. Ran it for 3 or 4 hours on low in my crock pot. This can be be hit and miss. I've made it too weak before, so I just reheat the oil/comfrey and add more powder. This salve is amazing for pain and quick healing. Not sure why more people haven't heard of it. I'm an electrician, so finding comfrey saved me from being on disability. Mad Doctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402510292545408234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738694062065682753.post-23250621331043717092014-05-18T14:59:19.925-04:002014-05-18T14:59:19.925-04:00I am making a comfrey salve. The recipe calls for...I am making a comfrey salve. The recipe calls for comfrey leaves. I have comfrey root powder. Do I need to use as much of the powder in the recipe as in calls for of the leaves. (it is using the leaves in an oil and using a process to infuse the properties of the leaves into the oils.)keep it simplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17741759457305850196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738694062065682753.post-40972352513440110912014-03-18T00:13:59.180-04:002014-03-18T00:13:59.180-04:00Hi,
Thanks for these tips. Apologies if my questi...Hi,<br /><br />Thanks for these tips. Apologies if my question sounds ignorant. I thought comfrey leaf is harmful if ingested? I had wanted to try some dried leaf powder (make into tea) to help with stronger bones and teeth but have been reading warnings against taking it internally because of its effects on the liver. Please enlighten me about this.<br /><br />thanksoluchihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11024446380949576227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738694062065682753.post-47688874529812350962014-03-18T00:12:41.858-04:002014-03-18T00:12:41.858-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.oluchihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11024446380949576227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738694062065682753.post-53698959066613269402009-07-21T14:53:33.780-04:002009-07-21T14:53:33.780-04:00Sure. Might need to add a little water. I've b...Sure. Might need to add a little water. I've burned out 2 juicers trying to do this to Comfrey leaf - but they weren't Champions...Guido Mase'https://www.blogger.com/profile/08186818316201584509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738694062065682753.post-78779235686031044702009-07-19T22:37:37.229-04:002009-07-19T22:37:37.229-04:00Would using a Champion juicer work just as well?Would using a Champion juicer work just as well?Christianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14646073756443007858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738694062065682753.post-91769186906653886272008-07-14T05:16:00.000-04:002008-07-14T05:16:00.000-04:00Hi Erin,my suggestion is to add a little water to ...Hi Erin,<BR/>my suggestion is to add a little water to the blender to make the comfrey leaf juice a bit more "runny". You could try dehydrating the whole mix, but it will be pretty fibrous and might behave strangely when you go to infuse it into the oil.<BR/>So, either: dilute the juice before straining; strain through a more porous filter (like doubled-up cheesecloth); or strain your oil after adding the dehydrated pulp.Guido Mase'https://www.blogger.com/profile/08186818316201584509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738694062065682753.post-89231273888166864122008-07-13T19:16:00.000-04:002008-07-13T19:16:00.000-04:00I am giving your recipe a go with a blender full o...I am giving your recipe a go with a blender full of comfrey leaves. What fun! But I am having difficulty squeezing out the juice (I am using a piece of muslin fabric). The whole mass is rather thick. How important is it to separate the fiber from the juice? Could I spread the unfiltered paste into a glass pan and dehydrate (along the lines of a fruit leather so to say)? I appreciate your help and input!erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15043636086084619240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738694062065682753.post-38632496956357824562008-06-17T10:31:00.000-04:002008-06-17T10:31:00.000-04:00Hi Pauline,an abscess needs to be treated aggressi...Hi Pauline,<BR/>an abscess needs to be treated aggressively. I usually use a combination of therapies: soaking in hot Yarrow/Lavender tea; high doses of Echinacea internally (1 teaspoon of tincture 5 times a day); Calendula/Red Clover tea internally (or Yellow Root / Red Root if you have them available).<BR/>That's a good start. Other options are the application of Bloodroot on the abscess, to open it for drainage; opening it with a sterile scalpel (not my favorite) for drainage.<BR/>Finally, take a magic marker and draw a ring around the red area of the abscess. If it's not receding within 24-48 hours, you might want to ask for additional help.Guido Mase'https://www.blogger.com/profile/08186818316201584509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738694062065682753.post-37934388984433255582008-06-17T10:19:00.000-04:002008-06-17T10:19:00.000-04:00You said not to apply it to deeper wounds or an ab...You said not to apply it to deeper wounds or an abscess may develop. Well, what do you do if you didn't know that and you need to get rid of an abscess?Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17513707109258953755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738694062065682753.post-40745865311150191402008-04-02T06:01:00.000-04:002008-04-02T06:01:00.000-04:00Hey Lisa,I've run in to similar problems with Comf...Hey Lisa,<BR/>I've run in to similar problems with Comfrey root, and others (like Kava, or Wild Yam). My first suggestion is to chop or grate the fresh root before drying, then to dry it quickly in a sunny greenhouse or a dehydrator. The second suggestion involves purchasing a hammer mill. They're pricey, but pretty amazing as long as your starting material is somewhat chunked up to begin with. If all else fails, cover your roots with a clean towel and bash them a bit with a 3-pound sledgehammer. Works great for Kava-kava.Guido Mase'https://www.blogger.com/profile/08186818316201584509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738694062065682753.post-87078959561654485462008-04-01T11:11:00.000-04:002008-04-01T11:11:00.000-04:00Hello, Thank you for the tip. I have many, many c...Hello, <BR/>Thank you for the tip. I have many, many comfrey plants for the garden. Im always looking for uses for this lovely plant. Im a soap maker and I make a comfrey soap that I love, but I use the root. I was wondering if you could tell me a way to grind this root to make comfrey root powder. It dries to a rock hard consistancy and is then impossible to pulvarize/grind. Ive ruined a magi mix blade. Hope you can help.<BR/>LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16300728927809406473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738694062065682753.post-64069897075630115562007-09-01T21:14:00.000-04:002007-09-01T21:14:00.000-04:00NICE!NICE!Angie Goodloe LMT, Herbalisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17909719885319666896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738694062065682753.post-6436722776837680772007-08-30T16:46:00.000-04:002007-08-30T16:46:00.000-04:00What a great idea!What a great idea!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00640458031651316635noreply@blogger.com