{"product_id":"organic-comfrey-leaf-cut-sifted-bulk-herb-external","title":"Organic Comfrey Leaf | Cut \u0026 Sifted | Bulk Herb | External Use Only | Soap Bath Salve","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrganic Comfrey Leaf | Cut \u0026amp; Sifted | Symphytum officinale | Bulk Herb | External Use Only | 1, 2, 4 \u0026amp; 8oz\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"subtitle\"\u003e100% Organic Comfrey Leaf — Cut \u0026amp; Sifted — For External Topical Use Only — No Additives · No Fillers · No Binders — Available in 1oz, 2oz, 4oz \u0026amp; 8oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003eOrganic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003eCut \u0026amp; Sifted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003eNo Additives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003e1 \/ 2 \/ 4 \/ 8oz Available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"badge-warning\"\u003eExternal Use Only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fda-box\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fda-title\"\u003eExternal Use Only — Important Safety Notice\u003c\/span\u003eComfrey leaf contains naturally occurring pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) which are hepatotoxic when taken internally. The FDA has advised against internal consumption of comfrey products. This product is sold for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eexternal topical use only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— for use in salves, balms, oil infusions, poultices, soap, and topical herbal craft applications. Do not ingest. Keep away from open wounds and broken skin. Not for use on deep puncture wounds. Not for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sizes-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1oz · 2oz · 4oz · 8oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCut \u0026amp; sifted dried leaf — ready for oil infusion, salve making, soap crafting, poultice preparation, and all external herbal DIY applications.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComfrey Leaf is the above-ground companion to Comfrey Root — sharing the same remarkable topical wellness tradition of one of the most celebrated external herbs in Western folk medicine.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSymphytum officinale\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eleaf has been used externally across European folk medicine for centuries under its beloved folk names — \"knitbone,\" \"boneset,\" and \"bruisewort\" — each name reflecting a different dimension of its traditional topical application. While the root contains higher concentrations of allantoin, the leaf is valued for its softer texture, its naturally rich rosmarinic acid and flavonoid content, and its versatility across a wide range of topical craft applications including soap making, bath products, and poultices where whole leaf texture adds both aesthetic and practical value. The leaf also contains naturally occurring mucilaginous polysaccharides, tannins, and phenolic acids that contribute to its characteristic deeply soothing topical profile. a premier external topical wellness herb.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor external use only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"root-vs-leaf\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfrey Root vs. Comfrey Leaf — Which to Choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe root contains significantly higher allantoin content — making it the preferred choice for deep-extraction oil infusions and therapeutic salves. The leaf is preferred for soap making, bath products, poultices, and applications where the whole leaf's softer texture and broader surface area are advantageous. Many herbalists stock both.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBotanical Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSymphytum officinale\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eComfrey, Knitbone, Boneset, Bruisewort, Healing Herb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBoraginaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEurope and temperate Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLeaf, cut \u0026amp; sifted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGreen to olive green dried leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMild, green, slightly earthy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Constituents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAllantoin (lower concentration than root), rosmarinic acid, pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs — note: internal use contraindicated), mucilaginous polysaccharides, tannins, phenolic acids, flavonoids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eComfrey Leaf contains lower allantoin content than Comfrey Root — for maximum allantoin extraction in oil infusions, the root is preferred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uses-box\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"uses-title\"\u003eCommon DIY \u0026amp; Craft Uses — External Applications Only\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerbal Oil Infusion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Infuse in olive oil, jojoba, or coconut oil using cold or warm infusion methods for a topical wellness oil rich in naturally occurring rosmarinic acid and allantoin. Ideal for lighter topical applications and skin-care formulations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalve \u0026amp; Balm Making\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Comfrey Leaf infused oil combined with beeswax or plant wax produces a beautiful topical salve. Many artisan herbalists combine both leaf and root infusions for a full-spectrum Comfrey topical formula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoap Making\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— A popular addition to cold process, hot process, and melt-and-pour soap for naturally occurring allantoin and rosmarinic acid delivery. The leaf's softer texture makes it well suited to being incorporated directly into soap batter as a natural exfoliant and visual element.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoultice Preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Rehydrated leaf makes an excellent traditional herbal poultice for external application to intact skin. The broad leaf surface area makes it particularly well suited to poultice work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBath Products\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Add to bath teas, muslin soak bags, or bath salts for a naturally soothing topical herbal bath. A traditional European external wellness bath herb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopical Cream \u0026amp; Lotion Making\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Incorporate Comfrey Leaf infused oil into natural creams, lotions, and body butters for topical skin comfort and naturally occurring rosmarinic acid and allantoin delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerbal Compress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Steep in hot water and apply as a warm herbal compress to intact external skin for traditional topical comfort applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Wellness Background — Topical Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComfrey Leaf shares the same deep folk medicine tradition as Comfrey Root — centuries of external topical use across European herbal practice under the names \"knitbone,\" \"boneset,\" and \"bruisewort.\" a foundational external topical wellness herb. The leaf's naturally occurring rosmarinic acid is one of the most studied naturally occurring anti-inflammatory plant compounds — the same compound found prominently in Rosemary and Lemon Balm — and provides the leaf's primary naturally anti-inflammatory and antioxidant topical wellness dimension. Combined with naturally occurring allantoin's cell-proliferating and tissue-soothing properties, mucilaginous polysaccharides' deeply soothing coating action, and tannins' naturally astringent toning properties, Comfrey Leaf provides a comprehensive and deeply effective topical botanical profile. A trusted staple of any serious home herbalist's or artisan crafter's botanical collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"purity\"\u003e100% Organic Comfrey Leaf · Cut \u0026amp; Sifted ·\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSymphytum officinale\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e· For External Topical Use Only · No Additives · No Fillers · No Binders · Available 1 \/ 2 \/ 4 \/ 8oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"disclaimer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Note — External Use Only:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eComfrey contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs). Do not ingest. For external topical use only. Do not apply to open wounds, broken skin, or deep puncture wounds. Not for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Keep out of reach of children. As is the case with taking any supplement while you are pregnant or breastfeeding or taking medication, you should always consult your healthcare professional prior to usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"supermindedhealth","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":44377067880604,"sku":"COMFLFCS1","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":44377067913372,"sku":"COMFLFCS2","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":44377067946140,"sku":"COMFLFCS4","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":44377067978908,"sku":"COMFLFCS8","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/6088\/6884\/files\/Comfrey_Leaf_2_copy.jpg?v=1726687571","url":"https:\/\/supermindedhealth.com\/de\/products\/organic-comfrey-leaf-cut-sifted-bulk-herb-external","provider":"supermindedhealth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}