Comfrey Benefits and Uses

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@carolinebaines8735 3 жыл бұрын

I made comfrey tea for my mom when she fell last winter. She refused to go to the doctor for a month! Stubborn woman. Anyway, when we finally got her to go, the orthopedist told her she was all healed up-in a month! She’s in her late 70’s. It should have taken much longer. I attribute it to the comfrey.

@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

That is so great

@incorectulpolitic 2 жыл бұрын

Did you give her the leaf or the root? How did you make the tea, how many teas per day? Did she drink the the before meals on empty stomach?

@thandemoyo485 2 жыл бұрын

How did you make the tea and how many times did you give your mom the tea each day?

@marysommers2299 2 жыл бұрын

I've read it is NOT to be taken internally! I have a really beautiful patch. My friend in New York state sent me roots. I can't believe how fast it's vrowing--good thing I have it contained( like my mint)

@ardenpeters4386 2 жыл бұрын

WHICH variety of comfrey? I can't remember which but one is invasive produces lots of seed. I only know name of one. Russian

@PatGeo95 6 ай бұрын

In Romania we have a strong tradition in using medicinal plants to treat a variety of ailments, including comfrey. It's amazing how nature has given us a true farmacy for all our needs. 🌿🇷🇴

@melvinajessop696 3 жыл бұрын

I have 20 plants of comfey love them I cut them down put them in a 50 gallon barrels fill it with water let sit for 2 weeks or more. Put the water on my garden &flowers organic fertilizer it smells... but it's the best stuff

@AnneGoggansQHHT 3 жыл бұрын

Add a bubbler so it’s not anaerobic

@lisawostalsmith3310 3 жыл бұрын

I love Comfrey. I use it externally and internally. I use in my orchard around my fruit trees, I also give it to my chickens and chop and drop. I use it on sprains, cuts, scrapes, aches and pains. As far as internally, I use a mixture of dried comfrey and Earl Grey Cream (vanilla) and make a tea. I usually have a cup a day but not always. Comfrey has been used for thousands of years and if the USDA/Big Pharma says it causes cancer and want to ban it then I believe it works. That goes for Apricot Seeds too. Although I haven't been able to find them. These are just my humble opinions. Thank you Heidi! I love your channel and all the information that you give. You are by far my favorite for information quality and quantity!

@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

I agree and have had that same assessment on the fear mongering surrounding it and many other natural means of healing ourselves. And yes, I often get the random person that freaks out about me using peach pits to make vinegar because they are "toxic". I actually have a video coming out, I think later this week, about that very thing. When I am working up peaches and if a pit comes open and does not have a rotten kernel, I will eat it because it is loaded with nutrients. I eat whole apples from the bottom to the stem. The only thing I do not eat is the stem - just too woody! haha

@lisawostalsmith3310 3 жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead LOL! That's funny! Thanks for all you do!

@TealJadeTurquoise1 3 жыл бұрын

Wise women sustain the Earth!

@mindfk394k 3 жыл бұрын

Do you use the leaves or soak root to make tea??

@lisawostalsmith3310 3 жыл бұрын

@@mindfk394k I use the leaves in my teas. I have the roots but never thought of using those! 😁

@stevewitzer3641 Жыл бұрын

You are fantastic, my wife has rheumatoid arthritis and I make a tea for her to soak her feet and she says it has really helped her. I think it is a great service that you are informing people about its many benefits. Keep up the good work.

@Woman_In_TX1206 11 ай бұрын

I have a recipe using fresh comfrey leaves chopped & then whizzed into tomato juice. I gave it to my ex-husband after he had a 1,000+ lb vending machine fall on his chest. I’m sure he had broken ribs. He drank it twice a day & was working pain free on day 3. I’m wondering if the tomato juice helped protect the liver? It’s a very old recipe that we got from an old herbalist when my sister & I took her class. I’m happy to share if anyone wants it.

@caroljohnson2796 9 ай бұрын

I would love the recipe please

@littlewhitedaisy11 9 ай бұрын

I'd love the recipe please 😊

@Woman_In_TX1206 8 ай бұрын

Sorry this took so long. I’ve been moving & that’s a slow process when you’re my age! 2 comfrey leaves 1 celery stalk 1 med clove garlic 1/2 gal tomato juice Chop comfrey, celery, & garlic fine Blend with 1/2 cup juice til smooth. Add rest of juice. Drink 8 oz glass 2-3 times a day. *If it seems too thick, add a bit of water. My then-husband didn’t care for the taste so he added Louisiana Red hot sauce. Hope this helps!

@selsel7984 4 ай бұрын

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@kathysilcox7812 2 ай бұрын

I would love the recipe! I've had three surgeries on a gluteus medius tear. Recovering from this has been difficult. Anything that I could do to help repair that injury would be fabulous!!

@morgansword 2 жыл бұрын

"From the Shepherd's Purse" has to me got to be a best of the best reference books ... both volume one and two. My great aunt Leana took me by the hand an planted it near a building and while doing so informed me of its many properties... I am nearly 73 now yet this is when I was seven or little more older, she was in her nineties and looked much younger than that even to me at that age... we lost a great mind when she past away. I have used it everyway possible and repeatedly., no harm or fowl. I know that I had a ulcer being treated by good doctors that could not get turned around, surgery only to fix yet drinking that tea every day for some good while healed that terrible ulcer completely. I think of it with Aloe Vera as a super plant. I have drank the juices from the roots as well and used a drop or so of honey to sweeten

@dawnshoffner3771 3 жыл бұрын

My German Shepherd eats my comfrey leaves. He had surgery on his elbows when he was young and I think he does it to help with arthritis.

@greenrage2484 3 жыл бұрын

PrairieOwl.. I have had to put up a fence to keep my geese out of my patch. They will eat it right down to nothing.. (Maybe I shouldn't have fed it to them when they were little LOL )

@dawnshoffner3771 3 жыл бұрын

Jewel Clark yes he’s doing well! I agree!

@marybwest4360 Жыл бұрын

tastes like 🥒 cucumber

@michelleobrien9791 Жыл бұрын

I heard that comfrey grows really easily and the leaves are good for putting in the compost bin. That was all I knew. I bought a plant and kept it in a pot. For several years I wondered (without seeking more info) why it was not flourishing. Finally I heard about it having deep roots and pulling the nutrients up from the soil. I transferred my always looking close to death plant to soil and IT FLOURISHED. I now have comfrey growing well in numerous places all from that one sickly potted plant

@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын

Yes, it loves being in the ground. Years ago I had mine in large pots and they did good for a couple of years but then suddenly "died". I tossed the dead plants under the back hedges then the next year I noticed one had come back to life so I moved it out front and have made several plants from it since. I now use it in tea as well as soaks and my muscle rub as needed

@sylviahoyle5210 Жыл бұрын

Where did you buy a plant, please?

@richardlilley6274 Жыл бұрын

@@sylviahoyle5210 you should find Russian comfrey (sterile seeds) at most garden centres as they use it for compost... Wild true comfrey has fertile seeds and grows in the wild in abundance and will grow from the seeds.! Good hunting

@rainkatt 2 жыл бұрын

My Dr, who supports homeopathic remedies, encouraged me to use both Comfry with Cannabis and essential oils in a salve to relieve pain in my shoulder, and it has helped tremendously with pain. I will be planting some around my apple trees this spring

@brigittajamaer9985 11 ай бұрын

We extended our dogs live by 11 years. She was diagnosed with a severe X-ray. By pure coincidence a friend passed and told vme out comfrey… as last desperate chance we started and she regrow her joints and lived an very happy painfree live till 15!

@virginiawanjiro7357 Жыл бұрын

We use comfrey leaves, with mashed potatoes and fresh white Maize ….it makes lovely deep tasty (mokimo) Kenyan….. we use it all the time and hv never had any issues. We also use it with spinach and makes really tasty vegetables!

@jay81056 11 ай бұрын

Im surprised it's medicinal in kenya. its for mokimo big time.

@suemagyari212 3 ай бұрын

I made a comfrey salve for a bleeding hemmorhoid that would not stop bleeding. Bleeding stopped within 24 hours.

@ginahudson6152 22 күн бұрын

Would you mind sharing how you made the salve please. Someone gave me a small jar and it worked fabulously on a baby's bottom for a diaper rash. Thank you

@suemagyari2992 21 күн бұрын

@@ginahudson6152 I kinda wing it. First I used a non-petroleum baby "vaseline' as a base. It uses shea butter as ITS base. I add coconut oil, tea tree oil, comfrey extract, peppermint essential oil for pain cooling effects (menthol) and lemon balm extract for nourishing nerves in that area . Remember I made it for hemorrhoids. You might adjust it for diaper rash. i make it in about 2 oz or 4 oz. quantities and put it into tiny jars I saved from another product. I whip it together really well with a tiny whip and a tiny spoon. It seems to mix together really well and never separates. For diaper rash you might put calendula oil or extract since that is a reall skin healer. And skip the peppermint unless baby has sores that need a pain deadener.

@galemartin3277 Жыл бұрын

I use a poltice made with comfrey on a hernia. Works great! No surgery! Thank God!

@makemoneyloseweightfast4166 Жыл бұрын

How do you make a poltice? I need it for a hernia also

@dougs650 2 ай бұрын

Which one did you use?

@dougs650 2 ай бұрын

Where to get comfrey poultice

@grandmalizard4056 11 ай бұрын

My grandmother and also my dad's sister, always called it bone knit, and or comfrey. I'm so thankful that I found pictures of it and the uses for it. I recall hearing about Comfrey for everything. My shoulder and knee have been needing this for a long time. Thanks Much!!!!

@greenrage2484 3 жыл бұрын

Heidi. The comfrey would be a wonderful salve for your upper back. Yes-Susun Weed drinks comfrey infusions daily..for years and has claimed no problems.. I don't drink it daily but I don't hesitate internal use either. An interesting fact about my comfrey.. Is that I planted them in front of my bee hives. They do love the flowers, but more interesting is that large leaves drapped on the porch of the hives, and my bees actually ate the leaves.. giant leaves were 1/2 eaten. I could taste confrey in the honey, but if you didn't know it, you probably couldn't tell. I had wondered about the medicinal value of the honey - if it was simular to manuka honey. IDK Don't under estimate the power of a castor oil pack with heat for your upper back. It is amazing. You can make a castor oil pack and then put it in a jar and in the fridge and you can use it many times over.. Thanks Heidi.. Nice video..

@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

I bet the honey would be amazingly helpful in many things, that is very cool! As far as my back, I have a hard time MAKING the time to have to lay still with a pack on it. I keep meaning to but get so busy and work clear up until I am falling asleep on the couch. However, since shooting this video about a month ago, I finally made an appointment to see my massage therapist. She is amazing and it had been years since I had been in. She believed the arm issue was coming from my neck rather than upper back and worked me over good. Still a bit sore but much better. I have another appointment with her next week

@greenrage2484 3 жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead I understand. Not enough hours in a day.. Glad you found some relief. Hope it continues to help.. getting older is not for weenies.. ! I would be scared to go to anyone least I get addicted LOL Good luck with continued treatment.

@debbiemarshall3748 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Green Rage. I just planted comfrey for the 1st time last summer and its rather slow starting, being crowded a bit by other plants in that little section. I've dried a few leaves but have yet to use them. Im interested in bee keeping but my allergies have stopped me. Barbara O'Neill's "natural remedies" youtube showed me how to make a poultice with equalparts powdered charcoal and psillium, lifted carefully into a small ziplock, and enough water to make a thick slurry, mixed by squishing the outside of the bag til the lumps mostly disolve. Expess the air and flatten to a quarter of an inch, and this will keep in the fridge a month or two, or the freezer for longer. I applied a tablespoon to my yellow jacket sting(s) on my hand within 15 of being stung, bound with only a paper towel. The 2nd 3rd and 4th stings disappeared in under 2 hours. The primary sting site got red but only about a half inch around the spot and had very little swelling or pain. I kept this on for 36 hours, and a new patch a couple times the following day for a couple hours. No antihistamines needed! This is quite remarkable for me. It usually takes over a week.

@lindayurk4367 Жыл бұрын

I use a comfrey infusion which cleared up a lung issue that no doc could clear up. I learned from Susan weed

@yvonnelimerick5604 24 күн бұрын

Tell me what you did, please.

@gemarkus7295 Жыл бұрын

Great information all around! I love that you relate some of your own experiences with it. Good job!

@karin0963 2 жыл бұрын

You are an encyclopedia of information. Thank you for all your time and work to help us.

@carolleenkelmann4751 3 жыл бұрын

Panadol (Paracetamol) does that as well - destroys the liver. Like everything, it is the dose that makes the poison. A wonderful herb. I am learning so much. Thankyou for you information.

@deborahtofflemire7727 3 жыл бұрын

I love the sound of the chickens they are so real. We cant have them but I grew up with chickens and roasters I just love roasters. Their crow is so peacfull

@Ritercrazy 3 жыл бұрын

I don't mind them either, Heidi.

@barbarafritchie2000 3 жыл бұрын

I love my Comfrey. And my yard and gardens loves it.

@FermentedHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Comfrey is on my growing list for sure! Thank you 💜

@MarlenevT 8 ай бұрын

A few months ago I dropped a concrete stepping stone on my bare toe. I know it was broken. I wrapped my toe in a comfrey leaf. Next day a serious difference in pain level. It works better than the big toe on my right foot. The deer got my Comfrey the other day. It's on the deck now. Waiting for it to come back

@darrell3368 3 жыл бұрын

Hello from South Georgia and God Bless you all

@pipfox7834 2 жыл бұрын

thankyou for this video! also, thankyou to all the commenters who add so much to the experience, and the knowledge

@marykater.7169 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I always pull out my notebook when I see a video from you. The good thing about this pandemic is that I've finally found time to explore natural remedies and solutions. Your videos are so very helpful! PS Actually, hearing the chickens was adorable lol

@TheLeisamarie 3 жыл бұрын

If the grid goes down, I am facing it with a notebook full of Heidi-wisdom! There's so much information she shares in one segment that I often refer to my notes

@rhondawelker6742 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Heidi. Always good information to digest. 😃

@elizabethc9832 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like I'd better plan on many plants! In addition to making the fertilizer, now I want to try and make that salve! Wonderful information, as always...thanks!

@tennesseegirl1215 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the comfrey video, I have always did external because I was skeptical about doing internal, but this answers many questions, blessings

@beckywinkler4412 2 жыл бұрын

I think I found a comprey plant ,here I go ! You are such a beautiful person ,blessings !

@leettegilbert5925 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing other uses. I make a salve with comfrey and it works amazingly.

@FknNefFy 10 ай бұрын

I love all the information i learn from you! ❤

@champ8899 2 жыл бұрын

Great info to know about! Comfrey is a really great blessing.

@ericakahevita8203 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information, I love confrey especially for my fruit trees

@donnafarley3274 2 жыл бұрын

The back ground noise is nice, love listening to the chickens.

@dottieholmes1623 3 жыл бұрын

I grow Comfrey and make a Salve. I've taken it as a tea for diarrhea.

@frkabs4458 3 жыл бұрын

I have diareha too chronic one. Did it help? And was ur diarhea chronic?

@olekluften9776 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing all your knowledge. It's wery helpful for humanity.

@pamelastokes2964 3 жыл бұрын

I always learn new things from your videos!!!🤗

@Leo-Nee Жыл бұрын

We live in the bush up the far north of New Zealand. We have comfrey growing all over here. If I move any with stem or root on it, it takes off. We use it in balms with a plant called Kawakawa here in NZ. I rip the comfrey up, throw it into a bin with water, fish frames etc & let it break down then feed it on my garden.

@jojow8416 3 жыл бұрын

I am off to adding some to my wile berry tea blend. Last year I learned about a bush that is considered very invasive, but the berries are loaded with more nutrients than goji berries so Tom and I were thrilled to discover a forest, near our cottage, full of the bushes as well as some bushes on our property that we were told were Honeysuckle, but the berry is distinctively different. We harvested over 40 pounds of which I dehydrated most and they are in my tea along with lots of strawberry, blackberry and raspberry leaves. Oh yum! Oh and the bush is called Autumn Olive berry. I also powder them and we add them to yogurt, chia pudding, pine needle iced tea, smoothies, etc...

@forestdweller-111 2 ай бұрын

We are a lot alike. Thank you for sharing your wisdom 🙏💙

@twooldgoatsandsomechicksho9206 Жыл бұрын

I Love your Channel. I always learn so much from you. For some reason I lost my comfrey this yr. I'm not sure what happened. Can't wait to get some new plants growing. Can't wait to learn more. Thank you 🥰.

@sharrilswindle752 2 жыл бұрын

I had ordered some true comfrey from a person and said keep it fridge then room temp to ant, well it has sat in my fridge for about 2 years, and I planted in a bucket had healthy white roots but My bucket is very full ! It's amazingI need to plant in several places, around the garden ,but I'm afraid we will be having a very cold winter here in Florida ,last winter was colder longer than other winters...can't wait to use it!!

@ChocolateMelanin Ай бұрын

Great information. I bought 3 small comfrey recently. I’ve put them in pots, when they get bigger I will plant them in my garden ❤

@monagriggs6352 11 ай бұрын

Heidi thank you for sharing this wonderful information on Comfrey🥰

@thelittlefarmersfarm5706 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic run down on Comfrey and Borage here .... Such a wealth of knowledge and love... YOU HAVE A NEW SUBBER AND BELL RINGER!!! God Bless you and yours from the all us down here on the little farmers farm, The EDEN Plots.. WIGAN UK ATB TONY x

@josettesurpris2461 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for all those information. May God Bless you.

@karenw9996 Жыл бұрын

Love this! An older homesteader who just has some of those minor aches & pains that seem to come along more frequently as the years pass! I'm incredibly jealous of your jars of comfrey; I just planted a start this past spring and harvested a few leaves, but I want a lot more. I loaned my comfrey salve to my nephew, who seemed to stall in the healing process following jaw surgery...less than two weeks later I had it back, and he could eat just about anything so long as he was careful. But I have old shoulder injuries, and I've been told I have arthritis in my knees, so I want to have something on hand all the time. A week ago I touched my finger to a still-hot burner - I didn't even rub the salve on, just set my finger on the top of the salve in the tin. Pain was gone by morning, burn was almost invisible a couple of days later.

@galemartin3277 Жыл бұрын

Did you make the salve yourself?? Do you have a recipe for the salve??

@karenw9996 Жыл бұрын

@@galemartin3277 I bought it on etsy last year, about the same time I planted my comfrey. Although I don't have a recipe I'm sure a search on YT would find several, and I would think Heidi would have one.

@AlexaMGilbert Жыл бұрын

You are the best. I have been gifted a bunch of comfrey. You are my first source, every time. Thank you.

@AlexaMGilbert 2 ай бұрын

Miracle of miracles, comfrey suddenly appeared in the run where I used to keep chickens. I had to find a new and wonderful home for my chickens due to local bylaws. Bless you Lord, their run is now showing the promise of becoming my comfrey patch!!!

@pistache28 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you for sharing all your interesting knowledge!

@debbiem2146 3 жыл бұрын

I learn so much from you! Thank you!

@erinplourde-bragg9557 Ай бұрын

I understand the careful way you discuss internal use. I personally would make a weak tea and see what the result is. Then go from there

@RainCountryHomestead Ай бұрын

This video is a bit old, I have been making tea from it since. It is actually pretty nice blended with mints and other herbs and I find it makes me feel pretty good

@juliehambrook4006 Жыл бұрын

Comfrey grows wild where I grew up. It’s a water meadow herb so it loves moist soil. It’s not picky on soil but does best with more moisture.

@sjoniwanski8950 2 жыл бұрын

You look very lovely in this video! You skin is glowing!

@homesteadingwithapurpose9681 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for all the information 💜.

@tammyshirks6948 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy watching almost all of your videos they are very helpful.. God bless you and your family in the name of Jesus.. Have a bless day.. Shine and Smile on in Christ Jesus..

@karinasummers6564 2 жыл бұрын

Very thorough, wonderful information

@Youvegotmelle 3 жыл бұрын

I love how you give advice AND encourage others to do research! 😊

@valerieescabi6104 Жыл бұрын

Hi Heidi, God is good all the time. Hallelujah.❤❤❤

@maryanne9993 3 жыл бұрын

love borage.. my fave flower, love it in salads and on cakes..

@daviddevine2753 11 ай бұрын

I just got three comfrey plants from a friend that got hers from Old Alabama Gardener. I’m now researching how to use it. Thanks for your input.

@johnoreilly6604 11 ай бұрын

Is safe for respiratory Bernie

@53muse 2 жыл бұрын

For pinched nerves or any nerve damage use Wise-men healing balm.

@jayirick8021 2 жыл бұрын

Never heard of that one could you show me a picture andr how to use it

@fourdayhomestead2839 11 ай бұрын

Recently planter 20 roots (from Perma pastures farm)😊. I hope they grow well. Thanks for such great content.

@lizmartin3137 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for more helpful info!

@jenniferdennis7090 9 ай бұрын

I fell off my 4wheeler this past sat and think I either pulled something or crack a rib. My first thing I said was I need to look up the nit bone plant I knew you had said it and it stuck with me. And amazing I have borage plant growing. I’ll make some tea and a compress. Thank you so much for what you do!!

@jenniferdennis7090 8 ай бұрын

You don’t happen to have any for sale on your accounts by chance?

@ZZmsz Жыл бұрын

I am following your steps Thank very much!

@anniek7793 3 жыл бұрын

I have some comfrey seeds I ordered recently that I’m fixing to get going....thank you Heidi and God Bless you guys 🙏🏻🇺🇸❤️

@wild-radio7373 3 жыл бұрын

I suggest against the type that you can grow from seed!!! They spread spread spread!! Be cautious!♡

@wild-radio7373 3 жыл бұрын

There is the russian type that grows from the root cuttings... try to find that one♡♡

@estelleharrington3866 Жыл бұрын

When my dog had Arthiritis she headed to the comfrey for pain relief. I would put some up in the freezer with coconut oil for her. She would lick it all up.

@prchocolate80 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your videos I have learned a lot from you.

@gregoryjacksonsr7452 11 ай бұрын

Finally grew a bunch from seed. Now have more than I could use. A good problem to have.

@jodyrobertson996 Жыл бұрын

Lovely information. Thank you!

@mcanultymichelle 3 жыл бұрын

I grew comfrey this year to chop and drop. What a beautiful looking plant. Thank you for this video. Do you knew it was good for all this.

@beccasue2067 9 ай бұрын

Sheep & rabbits love it too!!!! I dry it in the attic of our shed., kind of like tobacco and then I have it year round for the animals.

@oldtimershomestead2864 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome I had the plant and had no idea what it was Comfrey?

@ohiowolfsister 3 жыл бұрын

Russian blocking 14, is a verity that does not propagate from seed. You can only make new plants from a little chunk of the root. This eliminates the invasive problem. So easy to make more plants to share.

@lisawostalsmith3310 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know which I have but they are doing fantastic. I dug up and divided it into 5 plants. The place I “thought” I dug it all up now have 3 more plants coming up! I love it!

@rebeccahenkins1697 3 жыл бұрын

Works well with boneknit -a different plant. But comfrey soaks are great and great for osteoporosis! I make a good heavy decoction and then pour into a big bath and soak - the water goes from green to clear after a while - the body absorbs- be careful if its a deep open wound - it will close the skin before the under area heals - I am sure you know that! The alkaloids are what shows in alcohol based extracts - tea isn’t much of a problem. One cancer patient took it internally a lot during chemo and died so they said it was the comfrey - not the toxic chemo!

@sunflower3463 3 жыл бұрын

I think I have some growing in my yard going to check it out after work! Sure wish I had learned about herbs and wild plants years ago . I’ve made dandelion salve and I’ve been using it for my joints it’s really helped the pain ! Love watching your videos ! Thank you!

@jayirick8021 2 жыл бұрын

Could you please send me a text on how to make dandelion 5 I have problems with my feet and legs and I think circulation but also with my joints thank you

@jayirick8021 2 жыл бұрын

Salve

@gina-yu3df Жыл бұрын

@@jayirick8021I know this comment is old but rain country has a video on it, just write dandelion salve

@marlenepopos12 Жыл бұрын

How did you make the dandelion salve? Any links would be appreciated

@corsomagenta 2 жыл бұрын

great presentation. Thanks!😄

@grod0051 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Heidi!!!!!! I've just found out I have alot of pinched nerves I my neck which are the cause of all of my migraines. I will try comfrey as I have comfrey, 1st year, growing in my yard. I also have some dried.

@kellydelestowicz1425 Жыл бұрын

Find a good chiropractor. many will take x rays before adjusting. I also get migraines from misalignment in my neck. If I didn't go to a chiropractor I couldn't function.

@yvonnenorris8122 3 жыл бұрын

It came above your head around 5:01 in your video counter 😀. That was neat lol

@gail7998 21 күн бұрын

Thank you! Great info. I was going to plant comfrey in a grow bag. But after listening to this, I'm going to plant it directly in the ground.

@hootiebubbabuddhabelly 18 күн бұрын

Good idea, because it roots DEEP, to bring up all of that mineral goodness! Did you know that it's the only land plant that takes B12 from the soil? It's so nutrient rich it was poised to end world hunger when they commenced slandering it -

@chungijane 2 жыл бұрын

Here in Kenya, we have always used it mashed food. Many homesteads will have it growing for that single purpose.

@RainCountryHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

That is interesting and also good to know, thank you for sharing!

@pipfox7834 2 жыл бұрын

@jane Chungi comfrey in mashed food for livestock, I assume you meant? or for human consumption ??????? if the latter, it must be a species of Comfrey that is very benevolent to the human body.

@VeeKayGreenerGrass Жыл бұрын

In Kenya too. We also used it in mashed potato, beans and green bananas boiled together. I know others who use it cooked with other traditional vegetables.

@marybwest4360 Жыл бұрын

I'm told to use the roots in autumn, leaves spring and summer.Bees love the comfrey it's a water plant so it grows well will spread in that area .

@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын

One has to be more careful with the roots as they contain the highest amount of pyrrolizidine alkaloids

@Jerseyhighlander Жыл бұрын

I've been using Comfrey in various ways for over 30 years now, including internally. IMHO, the toxicity is way overblown and just another case of megacorp going out of their way to demonize the competition and protect their profit margins over being truthful. Of course isolated alkaloids, given intentionally at absurdly high doses are going to be toxic. But in the plant, they aren't isolated from all the cofactors and enzymes that, taken as a whole and in rational doses, are completely safe. Bear in mind, the money worshipers are the same imbeciles that tried to claim supplemental vitamin C was toxic... neglecting to say that an average male would need to sit and chow down on a five gallon buckets worth to get even close to a toxic dose.

@biddibee3526 3 жыл бұрын

I wish we had a love button on here. ❤️ thank you. New subscriber here. I just found your channel

@TealJadeTurquoise1 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Heidi! I too have concluded I have a pinched nerve on my right side with numbness in my thumb and a few of my fingers. I have just found a few exercises that will hopefully help. My daughter once had a nasty burn on her hand from hot oil that covered a large area. A poultice of comfrey root, honey, and wheat germ oil completely healed her hand. It was restored to essentially its natural color. She wore a poultice for about a week. I also use the leaf in my daily nutri-tea. I think it aids skin regeneration. My age is 53. I have hardly any skin wrinkling. I need to order the seeds. Have a wonderful day!

@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

I am 54 myself :) Since recording this video a month ago, I been to my massage therapist. She has always worked wonders when I have had issues with my back. My arm and back are doing much better but I do have another appointment next week and I believe that will knock out the rest of the issue

@TealJadeTurquoise1 3 жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead Let's hope it gets resolved for you soon. Do you think passionflower would aid with the nerve pain? I once had neuropathy and used sodium ascorbate. It is not helping as much these days since I take it as a tonic daily, I guess. For me, sleeping can literally be painful. Using a pillow under my arm has helped a little. I used to work out a lot. I used to have some impingement issues. My body might be telling me to get back on my game. If you get it resolved, I would love to know your solution. Remain well..........

@kellydelestowicz1425 Жыл бұрын

Find a good chiropractor. They work wonders. A physical therapist can help with the muscles but they can't adjust a vertebrae to stop a nerve being pinched. Chiropractic and physical therapy complement each other.

@kleineroteHex 3 жыл бұрын

I make a pint of comfrey infusion twice a week if I remember, already behind again.... Never mind the background noises, your voice comes through nice and clear!

@shirleymckenzie122 2 жыл бұрын

I ate it as a vegetable I sauteed with chopped onion and garlic

@kleineroteHex 2 жыл бұрын

@@shirleymckenzie122 0nions and garlic make every green taste good :)

@JustKilly 2 жыл бұрын

My grandma loved comfrey and drank comfrey tea every night

@catt8247 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for explaining that, and don't worry I like the background 😁 so your a real person. I have been putting Comfrey on my neck pain area. I use 5 hours a day. I'll let you know how it goes.

@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it when people recognize I am a real person instead of expecting some Hollywood production (or Hellywood, that is - haha) :D

@greenrage2484 3 жыл бұрын

@@RainCountryHomestead You mean Hollyweird!!! LOL

@RainCountryHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

@@greenrage2484 That too! ha

@Foxkitten86 Жыл бұрын

Great i formation. Well done.

@KKing55 2 жыл бұрын

Heidi ~ Vit D3 Helped my back pain by 80%. Still do not understand how... but it did.

@beltoftruth56 2 жыл бұрын

Had the scripture verse on my mind recently .. great video s as always

@random4436 6 ай бұрын

Turns out KZfaq had me unsubscribe to your Channel Justice Insurance me that you are doing good thank you for the time and effort you put into your videos I appreciate your time

@normac625 Жыл бұрын

It doesnt bother me the chickens nor the planes, what you are sharing is so interesting to me!

@maryronan8446 11 ай бұрын

Will be putting comfrey to good use- I just sheared my left arm from the elbow to the wrist.

@marcymoran6481 3 жыл бұрын

Ty so much for sharing your knowledge & I really like the fact that you put a Bible verse onto each video! Reminds me of John 15:5, which in my opinion the most powerful statement I’ve ever heard.

@primesspct2 Жыл бұрын

Comfrey has been in my medicine cabinet for 30 years. As a salve and soak. I use the fresh leaves too. But now i need it for arthritis and like you, i cant find enough info on the liver damage. Which i have already from epilepsy medications. Praise God I am off of those and have them manageable now ( cannabis too) I am healthy and well now though , off of all those meds completely, it was a horrible time . But I have to think a cup of tea would help me greatly, and i have ulcers so it could benefit me in both ways. I will continue to do research though and take it slow. I have sworn by comfrey for many years for cuts scratch , broken bones and hard to treat skin conditions. Minimal usage seems like my next logical choice.