Comfrey Salve Start to Finish

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Heidi Villegas | Healing Harvest Homestead

10 ай бұрын

Learn how to make healing comfrey salve from start to finish! This powerful green salve has so many beneficial health benefits, and it's powered up with some incredible essential oils, too. If you have inflammation, aches/pains, sore joints, skin issues, dry skin, etc., then you'll just love having this beautiful salve around. Find out the benefits and how to make it for your apothecary! #herbalist #essentialoils #comfrey #heidivillegas #healingharvesthomestead
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@Warriors_Garden_and_Workshop 8 ай бұрын

When you grow too much comfrey, it's also great to cut and put in the garden around your plants, or soak it in water for a couple weeks and water your plants with it, the plants love all those nutrients. My tomatoes and peppers always thrive when I water them with comfrey tea

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

Great tip, and thank you! I love making comfrey tea, and I should do a video on this, too!

@Warriors_Garden_and_Workshop 8 ай бұрын

I'm sure that video would help some people. I also add other nutrients to my comfrey tea as well, such as bone meal and fish oil, it's made a huge difference in my soil, which used to be predominately clay.

@delladarling7059 5 ай бұрын

I enjoyed your video on comfrey. I turned 80 this week and i retired from the Y in Estes Park Colorado and my life long dream is to have a working herb garden to make my own med.,etc. My family has been real supporting. I would like to get some good comfrey Roots to plant this spring. I bought five acreas and love to garden and raise my own eggs and meats. Lol

@buccaneer354 4 ай бұрын

I'm very hard of hearing and I have my phone on max. It's my only connection to the internet. I live in an area where there is no internet. Even hughes net (very expensive) goes in and out frequently. So this is my only connection to your you tube videos. I would greatly appreciated it if you would put the recipe in the comments, because for me you talk very fast. I missed some of the ingredients because of my hearing. You have a wonderful informative chanel and I have subscribed. Thank you for all your wonderful work. Bless you and your family ❤

@Maddy_might 9 ай бұрын

I love your delight in your products ❤

@HeidiVillegas 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! I do love making things with medicinal plants! I'll never tire of it!

@joanneroberts7540 10 ай бұрын

Just enjoying getting to know you, your personality, and all this amazing information! Thank you!

@HeidiVillegas 10 ай бұрын

Welcome to the community! And thank you so much!🥰

@patriciamcburney8167 10 ай бұрын

Always great information, thank you Heidi!

@HeidiVillegas 10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!🥰

@ruthmunoz6735 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Heidi for sharing this with us. Love your videos. ❤

@HeidiVillegas 10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! And thank you---

@helenamiles8180 9 ай бұрын

Heidi, this was soo nice to watch. Your video was well made, no faff, just straight to the essential facts. Well done, and thank you

@HeidiVillegas 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Helena! I try my best not to babble....LOL But sometimes...? I'm doing better. My husband edits the videos, and when I get long-winded, he sure lets me know!🤣

@lauravanhorn6347 10 ай бұрын

I absolutely love the lighting that you have in your studio! 💞 Looks so inviting 🤗

@HeidiVillegas 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Laura!

@lydiarenz2014 3 ай бұрын

You are SO informative!!!! THANK YOU!!!! May God bless you and your family 🫶🏼🙏🏼✨

@HeidiVillegas 3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome🥰

@cherylrybarczyk2705 10 ай бұрын

Love the comfrey salve information, I’m just now drying some leaves so for me this was perfect timing! Thank you Heidi ❤

@HeidiVillegas 10 ай бұрын

Oh, I'm so glad it was timely! Yep! It's definitely time to go get the last of the leaves before fall frosts!

@earthangel4448 10 ай бұрын

Another wonderful video. Thanks so much Heidi ❤😊

@HeidiVillegas 10 ай бұрын

I appreciate your sweet words!

@karenjohns8859 10 ай бұрын

I loved this video! Thank you!

@HeidiVillegas 10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!🥰 Thank you for the comment!

@Kimpye9040 4 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤

@HeidiVillegas 4 ай бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@Doris-jo9zr 4 ай бұрын

This article was very informative , thanks, can l get the recipe please as l was unable to keep apace and what would be the procedure? Thanks for your response. Doris

@AllThingsVeee 11 күн бұрын

Thank you for this step by step! Now I can make my own! I’m growing comfy and super excited about it

@HeidiVillegas 11 күн бұрын

That's GREAT! I'd love to see your salve when it's ready!

@kathleenmueller8110 10 ай бұрын

Another Win Heidi, honestly these classes are invaluable. So useful and full of ideas for health and wellness. Thank you again for pointing out another herbal gift from God.❤

@HeidiVillegas 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, Kathy!🥰

@HeidiVillegas 10 ай бұрын

Also---I'll have the Comfrey masterclass video out in the school soon, too! I'm going DEEP into the chemistry and other ways to work with comfrey.

@ceciliafuentes3299 10 ай бұрын

I have 6 comfrey plants and love it. Thanks to you, I have a one.more.idea of what to do with my comfrey. 😊

@HeidiVillegas 10 ай бұрын

That's great! Thank you, Cecilia!

@bernisgarden 10 ай бұрын

Great video Heidi. Love comfrey. Love all your classes.

@HeidiVillegas 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Bernie!!! I'm so glad you're such a wonderful mentor in our student village!🥰

@GQUATTRADITIONZS 14 күн бұрын

Great Tutorial 💜💜💜

@HeidiVillegas 12 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

@socmagmom 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this just- in-time video. I have comfrey infusing and almost ready.

@HeidiVillegas 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! If you go to the community tab, I wonder if you can share a picture? Or if you send it to me, I'd love to post when you finish! That's awesome!🥰

@socmagmom 10 ай бұрын

@HeidiVillegas I'm not really tech savvy, lol, but I'll try.

@anthonyspiteri4631 28 күн бұрын

Thanks for the info. You are so sweet God bless you always.

@HeidiVillegas 28 күн бұрын

Thank you so much, Anthony!

@lifeanyways2825 10 ай бұрын

Love my comfrey

@HeidiVillegas 10 ай бұрын

Me too!

@cindyrobinson2618 10 ай бұрын

I love comfrey! I make a comfrey salve for my mom who has chronic pain from a car accident years ago and my dad who has arthritis in his back from an accident he had when he worked in construction years ago. They use it all the time and it works for their pain better than pain meds! I broke my leg (fibula) 3 weeks ago yesterday. I started using my comfrey salve about 5 days after breaking my leg, it’s in a boot not a cast, so I was able to take the boot off to apply the salve. I am 53, so I thought it would take all of the 6 weeks to start moving around kind of normal. Well, Almost all pain, swelling and bruising is gone and I am walking like normal. I almost feel like I could take the boot off and walk without it…I won’t, but I feel like I could! I am also drinking a tea that has horsetail and other herbs…I haven’t tried comfrey internally yet. But I do believe Comfrey is a miracle plant and I will always have it on hand!

@HeidiVillegas 10 ай бұрын

WOW! What a great testimonial for comfrey! I'm so glad you shared your story, and I'm also very sorry about your broken leg and hope it heals super quickly! It sounds like with the comfrey, it will--- On internal use....yes, please do be very cautious, but I did suggest to my stepmom when she broke her collar bone to drink one or two cups of comfrey tea a day for two weeks to speed the tissue cell regeneration. I'm not sure if she did this or not, but she healed quickly too! **In case the Powers that Be are not a fan of this conversation, I just want to mention that allantoin is the chemical in comfrey that is so powerful for tissue regeneration.

@cindyrobinson2618 10 ай бұрын

@@HeidiVillegas thank you so much! I might give it a try! Comfrey is probably no worse for my liver than the ibuprofen i took for the first week after breaking my leg.

@joyceohman4789 10 ай бұрын

Homeopathic comfrey is known as Symphytum and used to speed bone healing. Comfrey is also known as “Knitbone” for obvious reasons.

@HeidiVillegas 10 ай бұрын

Hey, there! So glad you're here! Be sure to click the link so I can send along your FREE Fall Diffuser Blends (essential oils): healingharvesthomestead.lpages.co/opt-in-fall-diffuser-blends-to-eo-reference-guide/ OR if you're not watching this in the Fall, you will love my 24 page guide, "How to Relax Using Herbs & Oils" : healingharvesthomestead.lpages.co/how-to-relax-using-herbs-opt-in/ ALSO---there is a GREAT question by @tparris9299 below (and thank you for addressing the "comfrey elephant in the room"), and you may want to read it and the answer.

@lorihoskins7773 9 ай бұрын

I love watching your videos. I am a visual learner so they help. This is my first time trying to make a salve. When you put in the crockpot did you put the lid on it? And would a bowl covered work as well, I don’t have a glass half gallon jar. Thank you!

@HeidiVillegas 9 ай бұрын

No---do not put a lid on your crock pot because the evaporated steam may condense into the jar----not a good thing!

@terry32 2 ай бұрын

This is the most comprehensive video on youtube re 'making comfrey salve' .

@HeidiVillegas 2 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you! I appreciate your comment, and please share if it comes up with others!

@Godisone88 5 ай бұрын

I don't know how God directed me to your channel. Very informative channel. Shalom ubrajot from Mexico 🙏.

@HeidiVillegas 4 ай бұрын

Welcome to the community here! So glad you found me!

@Godisone88 4 ай бұрын

@@HeidiVillegas 🙏

@jessicabatson8135 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video! I love watching and learning. Question for you - If I am not going to make the salve for a couple of weeks, how long do you recommend I let the comfrey infuse in the olive oil? And would I still need to use heat?

@HeidiVillegas 5 ай бұрын

You wouldn't need to use heat at all, and I'd let it infuse for about 4 weeks. :-)

@jojow8416 10 ай бұрын

What a GREAT teaching video. I made a salve that really helped my dad's arthritis and also used in on my knee that was seriously injured and very painful. It made the difference between walking with a stiff and painful knee and not walking at all. QUESTION: does the initial high grain alcohol infusion reduce the salves longevity? Hmm, or maybe it lengthens it.

@HeidiVillegas 10 ай бұрын

I suspect it lengthens/increases the shelf life. :-)

@tammyflores7510 10 ай бұрын

I cracked my ribs recently I have been using comfrey salve it is very helpful with the pain and healing.

@HeidiVillegas 10 ай бұрын

I'm sorry about your ribs, but grateful the comfrey salve is helping!

@rawjoice3897 Ай бұрын

This is worderful. I did subscribe. So can you cover the comfrey infused alcohol in a glass jar with a lid, and then after you strain it, can you use that leftover used comfrey debris in the garden, etc. Thank you anyone.

@HeidiVillegas Ай бұрын

Yes, you can. I compost all the spent herbs. :-)

@12prettythings10 7 ай бұрын

Hello, Heidi! I had made a small amount of goldenrod infused oil. Can I use that infused oil in addition to more fresh olive oil to infuse the Comfrey? Would that add to the healing quality? Thanks again, you are such a good teacher

@HeidiVillegas 7 ай бұрын

Hi, and thank you so much! What I suggest is to infuse the comfrey separately in the olive oil. Then when it's done, combine the two infused oils in the ratio you'd like. Good luck with this!

@summerbreeze1955 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing Amazing, is this useful for pysiatica? Asking for a friend who had an accident.

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

I actually prefer St. Johns wort with comfrey, as the SJW has an excellent affinity with the nervous system.

@maureenelsey3581 5 ай бұрын

Do you have a resource for identifying various plants that are part of your courses

@HeidiVillegas 5 ай бұрын

Not in this course---that would be plant identification and botany. But that will be included as I keep creating courses for the school!

@terry32 2 ай бұрын

I would love to get your book on comfrey and understand that I would need to take one of your courses first . But I have no time nor inclination to to become a "master herbalist". So , I would like to know the shortest course I would need to take in order to get this book . Thanks for your help .

@HeidiVillegas 2 ай бұрын

Hi, Terry! I do not make the promise of becoming a "master herbalist" in any of my courses because to be honest....There's NO such thing. Any herbalist worth his or her salt knows this because we're never done learning. Also---herbalism is "illegal" in our country as a legitimate health practice. I suggest buying some books if you're not willing to invest in your overall herbal education. There are some really great ones out there, and you can find out my favorite ones here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iraaZcqX26vMg5c.html

@sandrajacobs1132 4 ай бұрын

Hello Heidi - Im doing the DTD course and see that the Video for the Comfrey is not available yet. I have the E-Book, just want to know if you will have a follow up video - Would love to see it for sure!

@HeidiVillegas 4 ай бұрын

YES! The masterclass inside the Tribe is where we'll be going deep into comfrey phytochemistry in a live chat, and I think it's this coming week on Thursday. I'll be digging into the chemistry around the PA's and specifically, the PA in comfrey because there are many different kinds.

@lorissashappyhome 4 ай бұрын

Where do you get your essential oils? And can I get a list of the ones used. There was one I didn't quite catch or make out the name

@HeidiVillegas 4 ай бұрын

Here are two off the top of my head: Aromatics International (extremely trustworthy): afflink: bit.ly/AromaInt and Rocky Mountain Oils: bit.ly/2s3NOGf And I have a coupon code for Rocky Mountain Oils I shared last week in my newsletter. I think it's HHH10 off the top of my head.

@anthm429 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video, Heidi. Concerning salves, I was wondering what you would suggest for inflamed skin (psoriasis, for example). Particularly for men. I was thinking frankincense, myrrh and/or sandalwood herbal infused oils. Are essential oils safe as an addendum to the infused oils for these conditions? I know we shouldn't be picky about scent for therapeutic purposes, but I don't think that men like to be smelling of roses :)

@HeidiVillegas 5 ай бұрын

Those are all wonderful essential oils. Here's an article with a recipe that may help, too, for an anti-itch balm: healingharvesthomestead.com/home/2018/5/16/how-to-make-an-herbal-anti-itch-salve-or-balm-great-for-bug-bites-dry-itchy-skin-allergic-reactions-more

@sandrajacobs5107 2 ай бұрын

Hello Heidi. My comfrey (broad leaf) tuns brownish when I dry it. Does this have an affect on potency? Also I see you just take the leaf and stip it, wow mine stings like nettle, is that normal?

@HeidiVillegas 2 ай бұрын

Wow--no, that's strange. Are you sure you're working with comfrey? It's common to misidentify plants, even if they're purchased in a nursery.

@SWGreenDesert 9 ай бұрын

How do you get rid of the alcohol smell that you put on the comfrey at the start? I have tried the alcohol method to increase the extraction. But I can always smell the alcohol after the oil is added

@HeidiVillegas 9 ай бұрын

That's the downside of using alcohol in oil infusions and to be honest, the main reason why I rarely do..... You really can't get rid of it, unfortunately, especially if you have a good sniffer,...

@Doris-jo9zr 4 ай бұрын

Is it possible for me to for me to get a copy of your comfrey infused book With all the information you gave as l was unable to get all . How would l be able to get a Copy of the Book on comfrey? This article was very informative. Thank you. Doris

@HeidiVillegas 4 ай бұрын

Hi, Doris! Unfortunately, the only way to get the herbal masterclass books is to join our Confident Herbalist Tribe and dig into learning about the plants in our herbal village.

@karenjohns8859 8 ай бұрын

Hi Heidi do you have a place where you get your tins?

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

I get them from Specialty Bottle

@nicholeclarke2772 3 ай бұрын

Hi Heidi can I use comfrey powder? I bought some thinking it would be easier to make the salve? Thanks so much 😊😊

@HeidiVillegas 3 ай бұрын

Yes you can---Just use only about 1/4 of the jar full, and also be sure to shake it daily because the powders will compact pretty badly.

@nicholeclarke2772 3 ай бұрын

@@HeidiVillegas thank you Heidi..ok so just to clarify I should use half of the powder than what you used leaf?

@12prettythings10 9 ай бұрын

Is comfrey good for excema? Or is there a better salve(calendula, st. johns)? Thank you

@HeidiVillegas 9 ай бұрын

Comfrey may be helpful, especially in conjunction with calendula and plantain. Here's a recipe, too: healingharvesthomestead.com/home/2018/5/16/how-to-make-an-herbal-anti-itch-salve-or-balm-great-for-bug-bites-dry-itchy-skin-allergic-reactions-more ***You can find hundreds of articles/recipes and videos in the SEARCH index on my website: healingharvesthomestead.com/

@12prettythings10 7 ай бұрын

@@HeidiVillegasthank you ❤

@melindafox13 9 ай бұрын

Heidi, if I was to use the sun method, would I omit the alcohol ? Thank you!!

@HeidiVillegas 9 ай бұрын

You could omit the alcohol either way, and it would still be lovely. The alcohol just helps give it a little head start if you're doing the fast method. :-)

@Swartzs86 Ай бұрын

Questions Heidi, using the alcohol in comfrey method. After 3 days in the crockpot, is all of the alcohol evaporated from the oil? What heat level should I have my crockpot running on during the oil extraction process of 8 hours to 3 days? I absolutely love your videos. Very thorough and informative. Keep up the excellent work.

@karindinarda8755 10 ай бұрын

I don't have any comfrey plants! Planning on planting them next year. I couldn't find any seeds for them. Hopefully I can order them earlier this year so I can get them

@HeidiVillegas 10 ай бұрын

The best way to start your comfrey in the garden is from root starts. This is very easy to do, and the plants do well this way. Seed starting comfrey is a little tricky. I got mine from a friend who divided one of her plants for me and also ordered more from Richo Cech's company, Strictly Medicinals.

@karindinarda8755 10 ай бұрын

@@HeidiVillegas I will check them out! Thank you

@JamesWayne-kn1yg 10 ай бұрын

Billy at Perma-Pasture farms sells comfrey , Google him or go to his you tube channel for info .

@BaruchHaShem777 2 ай бұрын

I have been letting some comfrey sit in olive oil for about a year. Do you think it's still ok to make salve out of it? I did it before finding your video.

@HeidiVillegas 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely. Just smell the oil to make sure it's not rancid, but it should be fine if you used good olive oil.

@brilhodeouro 5 ай бұрын

I want to make the comfrey salve and I purchased high proof alcohol, I think that I purchased the wrong kind I got the 200 proof denatured alcohol, can I use this ok? I know that it’s not fit to drink, but the description says it can be used for cosmetic.

@HeidiVillegas 5 ай бұрын

Well, for the salve, you're just going to use a lipid oil, like olive oil, as your solvent. For the soaking (alcohol intermediary) part, any edible alcohol is fine, but NO to the denatured. This is ok for perfumes and what not. If the label says it's ok for cosmetic use, then it's probably ok to use, but do some more research on this, ok? I'm not honestly sure....

@Rashawna29 2 ай бұрын

Hello! Can u tell us where u purchase your essential oils from?

@HeidiVillegas 2 ай бұрын

Sure! And I only buy quality... Just scroll down and you'll see the EO's: healingharvesthomestead.com/valuable-resources

@witchhazel8583 5 ай бұрын

Hello Heidi or someone else... I know there are differences in the wild medicinal plants and the ones you grow in your garden,what are your opinion about that? Seldom any talks about that?😊 The wild ones chose their place to live and their medicinal potency are greater. Am I right or wrong? 🧙☘️

@HeidiVillegas 5 ай бұрын

I believe the wild herbs are stronger, yes.

@liddiasecrist5313 10 ай бұрын

thank you

@HeidiVillegas 10 ай бұрын

💖

@SailingMystika 2 ай бұрын

hello there is it possible to use cocconut oil instead of beeswax ?

@HeidiVillegas 2 ай бұрын

No, a lipid oil won't act the same in the salve as the beeswax. It may firm it a little in colder temps, as coconut oil is solid under a certain temperature, but beeswax, being a wax, is much better for the firmness.

@rozminesmail3062 18 күн бұрын

Hi Heidi is it possible not to use alcohol and still make the salve?

@HeidiVillegas 18 күн бұрын

Absolutely! The comfrey will still release constituents into the herbal oil...it just won't have quite as much strength, but if the comfrey is freshly dried or of high quality from a good herb supplier, it will still be effective

@Damselfly54315 10 ай бұрын

I'll try it, wish you would have showed the color on ur skin...Thanks for the recipe

@HeidiVillegas 10 ай бұрын

It's a beautiful green, but it doesn't stain unless you use a LOT...and that's not necessary.

@Damselfly54315 10 ай бұрын

@@HeidiVillegas Thank you, good to know, using substitutes for 2 ingredients that are supposed to have 'like' properties🤞

@suzannerwt 2 ай бұрын

Hi Heidi I have Bocking 14 Comfrey in my garden Can I use it to make salve?

@HeidiVillegas 2 ай бұрын

Yes you can!🥰

@suzannerwt 2 ай бұрын

Thanks I have that growing so perfect! Do you know if it’s best to use the leaves before it flowers I’m going to do some more research on this

@chaselewis100 10 ай бұрын

Hi, do you have any herb recommendations for increasing testosterone and libido/ have you made a video on this?

@HeidiVillegas 10 ай бұрын

Hi--- Well, herbs can support healthy hormones, but they are not full of testosterone, per se. I do have a great tea for men's health on my website you can take a look at: healingharvesthomestead.com/home/2016/11/19/herbal-tea-for-men-how-to-make-manly-man-herbal-tea-ed-reproductive-support Do some research on saw palmetto. It's gentle and very supportive.

@Beachgirlhwy12 7 ай бұрын

Where do you get your oils from

@HeidiVillegas 7 ай бұрын

Hi, Sherry! I get my essential oils from: (afflinks) Rocky Mountain: bit.ly/2s3NOGf Aromatics International: bit.ly/AromaInt Amrita Aromatherapy: bit.ly/AMRITAEOs Plant Therapy: bit.ly/34cqzYU Florihana, Pompeii Street Organics, and By Faith Aromatherapy. I'm very careful about where I purchase my essential oils.

@annahostetler3442 20 күн бұрын

Designing a home for agringado in

@HeidiVillegas 20 күн бұрын

Good luck with this!

@lorettareilley4273 9 күн бұрын

can you use oregno oil

@HeidiVillegas 5 күн бұрын

If you're within safe dilution percentages, yes.

@vnickcolvin4971 2 ай бұрын

I did not understand, do you drain off the alcohol before you add leaves to the oil?😊 and your shop is no longer available online.

@HeidiVillegas 2 ай бұрын

I didn't strain it off as I didn't use that much--a tablespoon or so. If there's a lot of liquid...you might drain, but then you're losing important constituents.

@dkadwoa4114 8 ай бұрын

How can i get some of your comfrey salve/ oil?

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

Let me see if one of my students might put it in their shop!

@mb7a4fmlg 10 ай бұрын

What kind of Alchohol did you use? Thank you so much for sharing this. I'm going to make it.

@HeidiVillegas 10 ай бұрын

I used 190 proof, but 150 would have been fine, too.

@brilhodeouro 5 ай бұрын

Denatured or non denatured alcohol?

@suzannerwt 3 ай бұрын

I’d like to know as well.

@carlherrnstein9544 2 ай бұрын

Everclear grain alcohol from the liquor store works.

@honeybeebusywhatsallthebuz1922 8 ай бұрын

I wonder if this would be good either way a warm cloth for tooth 🦷 extraction and place in side of face 🤔

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

You know? It wouldn't hurt, and it would absolutely be helpful for the skin on the face, too!

@Romans828girl 8 ай бұрын

If you still have the need, you might want to research Spilanthes. It's a flower they call the Toothache Plant. I don't know, you may be able to find it in a health food store or an herbal practitioner's store. Someone gave me a cutting, and I am trying to get it to root; I haven't tried it yet, but they say that when you chew a blossom, or hold it in your mouth, it works like Ora-Jel. If mine makes it, I plan to tincture the flowers next year.

@buccaneer354 4 ай бұрын

just received the bakers creek seed catalog. In the back of the catalog there is a plant, they call the toothache plant. The flowers are a small yellow flower that has a numbing affect when you chew it. I'm going to order these seeds for my herbal garden.

@crystalclear1969 2 ай бұрын

Where do you buy 180 proof alcohol?

@HeidiVillegas 2 ай бұрын

I usually buy 190 proof, which is closest to 100% you can purchase. And most liquor stores will have it---but it will depend on your state laws.

@valerieworsfold437 28 күн бұрын

I don't have 3/4 cup of comfrey can I use 1/2 cup of cayenne and 1/2 cup of comfrey instead

@HeidiVillegas 28 күн бұрын

Yes, you sure can. The properties of the salve will be different, but for pain relief, it would still be great!

@Romans828girl 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Heidi. I am new to herbalism. I had never heard anyone suggest soaking the herb in alcohol to increase the extraction that would happen in the oil. Next time you do a salve video, will you please show us how firm / soft your finished salve is? I haven't made my first salve yet, and I've wondered how much beeswax to use. Also, I was wondering...if I used coconut oil to infuse my comfrey into, would I even need beeswax? My thinking is that coconut oil is solid at room temperature. Is there a reason that this wouldn't work?

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

Hi! Yes, I can talk about the art of salve making, for sure! I typically use 1 cup of infused oil to 1/4 cup of beeswax. That is Rosemary Gladstar's original ratio, and I just always used it for most things because it's a really nice consistency---not loose, but not too hard, either. I wouldn't use coconut oil for a couple of reasons: 1) Some people are actually allergic to it on their skin (like me); 2) Although it is firm at some room temperatures, with heat above about 76 degrees, it melts. I would probably still add some organic beeswax to it (my opinion)

@Romans828girl 8 ай бұрын

@@HeidiVillegas Thank you for your reply. None of my family members are allergic to coconut oil, but I didn't realize it had such a low melting point. I just bought a couple of Rosemary Gladstar's books, but I haven't gotten to the "making salve" section yet!

@BethCatt-jq6xi 5 ай бұрын

I would wear an old t-shirt over my clothes like we used to do in art class when we were in grade school

@daniellekastern1937 8 ай бұрын

Can you describe again how you did the beginning with the alcohol please. You put comfry with alcohol in a crockpot for a couple days then mixed in OO and cooked that for a couple days?

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

No, I added a bit of alcohol to the dried, crumbled leaves. Then I let that sit, covered, for a day. Then I put the slightly rehydrated leaves into the jar with the oil. :-)

@Mc-balx 6 ай бұрын

After a day in the alcohol, do you Syrian off the alcohol and just use the leaves in the oil?

@chuahping9299 3 ай бұрын

What is salve used for?

@HeidiVillegas 3 ай бұрын

Oh, my goodness! I use mine for: pain, sprains or broken bones, inflammation, varicose veins (do NOT massage varicose veins that are distended---smooth, light upward motions only), and any kind of tissue healing, including scars. :-)

@Bfly. 19 күн бұрын

I infused dried comfrey in oil but it isnt that green as yours.. is it normal that its not green?

@HeidiVillegas 18 күн бұрын

If it's older comfrey, it may have lost its vitality. The alcohol really does help pull out constituents, too, in the case of comfrey.

@Bfly. 17 күн бұрын

@@HeidiVillegas ok thank you! Is it ok to use comfrey salve for night skincare without alcohol if you are pregnant?

@g.e.m.1247 Ай бұрын

Where do I find the recipe?

@HeidiVillegas 28 күн бұрын

I shared it in the video. :-) Comfrey, a bit of high proof alcohol, oil, warmth, time...

@CatherineSummerfield 8 ай бұрын

How much do you charge for the 2 0z tin of Comfrey /EO salve ? I just found you ( Yaaaaaay ) Love and Peace, Catherine

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

I don't actually sell it....although if I can find someone to come help me in the shop, I may be able to do this one day! I mainly teach online herbalism courses and help people become more self-sufficient with their health. :-)

@CatherineSummerfield 8 ай бұрын

If I lived closer I would come and help in the store !! @@HeidiVillegas

@beverlymichael5830 Ай бұрын

Are you selling any of the salve

@HeidiVillegas Ай бұрын

No, not at this time. I just don't have the bandwidth to sell products. I need help! :-)

@Beachgirlhwy12 7 ай бұрын

How much alcohol do you use in the comfry

@HeidiVillegas 7 ай бұрын

Not much...just enough to wet the dried leaves a bit, with none left on the bottom of the bowl.

@honeybeebusywhatsallthebuz1922 9 ай бұрын

Can i use powder comfrey?

@honeybeebusywhatsallthebuz1922 9 ай бұрын

OR CAN I MAKE COMFRY OIL?

@honeybeebusywhatsallthebuz1922 9 ай бұрын

AND JUST ADD ESSENTIAL OILS

@HeidiVillegas 9 ай бұрын

I don't like putting powdered herbs directly in salves because they settle during the cooling process, and they also create kind of a rough texture experience. You CAN use comfrey powder to make infused oil, but be sure you're using VERY fresh powder.

@sheilariffey947 10 ай бұрын

I missed the number of drops for the copaiba, rosemary and black pepper.

@HeidiVillegas 10 ай бұрын

I think I remember keeping this one super simple, with the same number of drops for all the oils....but if I'm remembering wrong, maybe someone can correct me? :-)

@JamesWayne-kn1yg 10 ай бұрын

@@HeidiVillegas that was a lengthy reply , not to answer a guesting , which leads me to wonder if your channel is worth subscribing to .

@Romans828girl 8 ай бұрын

@@JamesWayne-kn1yg Oh, for heaven's sake. She said during the video that she had 240 drops of essential oils in the bowl. Then she said she had used 30 drops of one of the oils. Then she counted and said she had used 8 oils. If she now answers the question with the fact that she used the same number of drops for each oil, then yes. She answered the question. Be nice.

@amytaylor5035 Ай бұрын

I was a bit confused when you added the crumbled comfrey to 1/8 c of alcohol and allowed it to sit. You then poured 1/4 of a gallon of the mixture into a half gallon jar and topped off with olive oil. What was the additional liquid? I watched that part several times and was quite confused 🥴How did 1/8 c alcohol and comfrey become 1/4 gallon? I’m obviously missing something 😂

@HeidiVillegas Ай бұрын

Hmmm...I'll have to watch it again. That doesn't sound like what I did?

@kathleenfontaine-gs3kv 8 ай бұрын

Do you mean alcohol like vodka?

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

Yes--plain old (high proof) vodka!

@Busybee1117 8 ай бұрын

I do not understand how you can put comfrey with alcohol in an olive oil?

@HeidiVillegas 8 ай бұрын

You're using a very small portion of alcohol at the beginning to break down the cell membranes of the comfrey. When you add it to the infused oil portioN, which is a much higher oil ratio, the small amount of alcohol serves (to an extent) to slow down the natural oxidation of the oil while giving you a powerfu infused oil, since the plant could actually break down better. It's called the Alcohol Intermediary Method.

@researchbear4074 8 ай бұрын

How much alcohol? And how long do you let it soak?

@carolynfielder8090 10 ай бұрын

How many drops of cop ai a, black pepper, and rosemary? You were talking about the benefits and forgot to say how many drops?

@HeidiVillegas 10 ай бұрын

Hey, Carolyn! I made that recipe with equal numbers of drops, so it's very simple! :-)

@carolynfielder8090 10 ай бұрын

@@HeidiVillegas thank you Heidi. (Except the lavender had forty drops? Thank you for the clarification.)

@honeybeebusywhatsallthebuz1922 9 ай бұрын

I’m confused the comfry sits in the alcohol for just a day?

@HeidiVillegas 9 ай бұрын

Yep! That's it, and only a tiny bit of alcohol is needed. The alcohol goes to work breaking down the plant's cell walls, helping you get a stronger oil infusion, which you want with this herb.

@honeybeebusywhatsallthebuz1922 9 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤ I’m making it tomorrow I have all the supplies!

@honeybeebusywhatsallthebuz1922 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for your response ❤

@TheBhannah Ай бұрын

I have lots of mint and comfrey so I will mix the both in the alcohol .

@HeidiVillegas Ай бұрын

Be careful with comfrey tincture---This formulation is for a salve, which is very different. The tincture will have high levels of PA's, and some herbalists/scientists believe these are dangerous for our livers. Others disagree, but you need to know about the plants! The mint in alcohol will be delicious!

@222mmax 9 ай бұрын

I heard you say delusion rate lol BUT you actually meant dilution rate. God bless you .Maranatha

@HeidiVillegas 9 ай бұрын

Well, I'm glad you knew what I meant!🥰 God bless you too. Thank you for the comment, and I hope it causes some additional views trying to hear me say that!😂❤️