Use This PLANT to HEAL Broken Bones, Sprains & Strains!

Use This PLANT to HEAL Broken Bones, Sprains & Strains! | Comfrey Poultice

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Melissa K. Norris - Modern Homesteading

Күн бұрын

Look no further to help treat sprains, strains, bruises, broken bones or pulled muscles. This comfrey poultice will be your new favorite herbal remedy. Works with fresh or dried comfrey!
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@theresalawson7821 Жыл бұрын

I broke my left humerus at the top, and my left shoulder, in a fall on Memorial Day weekend. I saw an orthopedic surgeon two days later. He put my arm in a brace and assured me that the bones were lined up well. I began liberally applying comfrey salve that I had made in October of last year, twice a day, to my shoulder and over the entire upper arm. When I returned for my follow up visit at the two week point, he told me the interior part of the bone was well healed, and told me to remove the brace twice a day, giving me some simple exercises to do with my arm hanging down straight by my side. I am now completely out of my brace and have regained about 70% of the function of my left arm, at only 5 1/2 weeks post injury. I am 67 years old, and was told to expect a minimum of eight weeks before even beginning physical therapy. Praise God for His gift of this healing herb!! ❤

@Tinyteacher1111 11 ай бұрын

I just wrote you a reply because the same thing happened to me and I’m 68. Mine didn’t heal because the brace didn’t immobilize the arm, and I went back and it was horribly damaged! He gave me another brace and physical therapy, and now 10 months later, it’s still not healed because of lack of blood flow, and I have Lyme, which restricts blood flow. I’m low in iron and now I need another MRI and a CT scan! I won’t get that until August: 11 months after I broke it! Then, I have to get back to see gay he says. I wish I had a decent doctor who treated this properly, and I knew about comfrey! They told me nothing about healing this. Next time, I’m taking your advice! But I hope I don’t do this again! I’m alone running a house and I’m only 4’ 9”, so I’m always up on ladders and falling! Best of luck to you!!

@Bill011144 Ай бұрын

try quick oatmeal flakes instead of flour

@debp9483 Жыл бұрын

Im a big fan of comfrey. I had a knee replacement, which of course involves cutting away bone and attaching the implant. I used comfrey compresses as soon as stitches were out, and at my 6 week checkup the surgeon was amazed that already the bone was about 80% regrown. There are also comfrey tablets, or you can make a comfrey tincture...

@debp9483 Ай бұрын

@@YtGirl999i dont know. Its great at promoting healing of injuries, in my experience. but yours is a physical dislocation Sorry.

@dkulikowski Жыл бұрын

6:54 you could use comfrey ROOT powder for the thickener. Plus the root is very medicinal. Using a little of each, leaf, stem, root and flowers makes a complete healer. I hope your daughter heals quickly and completely. Today I am going out to our wetland area and harvesting willow bark.

@1charlastar886 Жыл бұрын

A few years ago my daughter's 5-6 lb. chihuahua fell off the bed and broke her leg just above the knee. She was taken to the vet for surgery to pin the bone, but the bone was too tiny so the vet wanted to amputate. My daughter called me for help as I am an herbalist. I knew the little dog wouldn't keep a poultice on, so we gave her homeopathic comfrey (Symphytum officinale) for a month or so. The little dog limps a bit (barely noticeable) and can even run. The vet surgeon didn't even try to realign the bones, but the comfrey was amazing.

@Megan41ish 2 күн бұрын

What is homeopathic comfrey? Also, is it possible to use dried comfrey leaves to heal a broken bone? My sister broke her leg and wants to use comfrey but I think she ordered the dried leaves. Can you tell me if it’s possible to use that and how to apply it? Thank you so much 🙏🏽

@1charlastar886 Күн бұрын

@@Megan41ish Yes, you can use dried or fresh comfrey. Fresh is best but I knew the doggie wouldn’t leave a poultice on, so I chose a homeopathic form that is a special form of the herb produced to focus on the energy of the herb rather than the medicine. It is applied to sugar pellets or tablets, then dissolved in water or the mouth. If dissolved in water, it can be dipped or rubbed on the damaged area. I would constantly see soaking the leaves in a little water to soften then applying the leaves and liquid daily as a poultice. But please constantly set also using homeopathic comfrey called Symphytum 30X or 200X potency 3-4 times daily for weeks. Many years ago I saw photos x-rays of a crushed leg bone that reformed and came back together using fresh comfrey poultices over several months. You can also soak the dried comfrey root, grind it and use it n a poultice.

@Megan41ish Күн бұрын

@@1charlastar886 Thank you so much!! The leg bone story is unbelievable. Gives me hope for my sis cuz the docs told her that there is no blood flow towards the injured part. So happy the doggie’s alright :) Have a blessed day!

@danielamorin9874 11 ай бұрын

You are amazing! I saw your video a few days ago. I have comfrey in my garden because either you or Carolyn and Josh mentioned it a while back. Comfrey works for strains! I did it for my son who was in a lot of pain and he can’t believe it. He has applied it for 3 days 3 times a day and he is getting better and better. THANK YOU!

@20dhall 11 ай бұрын

I’m a 63 yo diabetic and had to have knee replacement after I got home I would rub comfrey salve on it away from the stitches 3 times a day by day 10 I was walking around without any cane at 8 weeks surgeon released me till next year follow up

@donnahofer6220 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video I love comfrey and have a huge plant of it The thickner that i love to use when making a poultice is physillium husk its fels nicely with no mess

@renamaemcdonald2075 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your demonstration. I have heard lots about comfrey but it's great to actually see how you can apply it topically ❤

@Oktopia Жыл бұрын

I recently sourced comfrey from the wild and put it into my garden. It will hopefully take off and spread and give me the benefits of medicinal and garden uses.

@tammyi363 11 ай бұрын

Well this is very helpful! I made some for my husband’s broken toe but it was soooo runny! I did not know about the binding agent to add. I just chopped up Comfrey with water, put in bag and froze. Pulled out a piece and wrapped around his toes. Big mess when it thawed. He only used it once because of the mess. Now I will make it the correct way and keep to have on hand. Thank you so much for your informative videos😊

@Stormy_Dawn 11 ай бұрын

I've had comfrey on my list of plants to work with in the future. This video has pushed thus herb to the top! My son has ITP & can only take Tylenol as well. So glad to hear how comforting it is for injuries. Thank you!

@ejuran2661 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this, hope I won’t need it but glad to have the recipe. Wish I would have had it 7 years ago when I broke my ankle. I’m learning so much. I proof your never to old, 62 years young.

@elizabethbordeaux2741 Жыл бұрын

This is new to me...and so very timely. A friend of mine slipped on her floor and strained her ankle pretty badly. Allopathic medicine...well, you know. I will tell her about this poultice and will also try to find some fresh and make her one. I should grow this myself. I think I will. (Eastern Oregon). Thank you, Melissa.

@jjshomeliving Жыл бұрын

Love my comfrey, I have it growing throughout my property.

@diannemiller4754 Жыл бұрын

I just planted my comfrey into the garden. I've babyed is for seeds to plant. I can't wait until I can harvest some.

@granmabern5283 7 ай бұрын

Once comfrey spreads, it is nigh impossible to stop. Maybe you planted a hybrid, that does not make seeds? If so, bravo. If you have a version like the russian one, it makes seeds. You can prevent this by clipping it short when you see the flowers. One inch of root can make a whole new plant. The roots go down about eight feet deep.

@tckemp6906 5 ай бұрын

Thank you... stay well

@cargold7597 Жыл бұрын

I have a huge plant that began growing out from the edge of my compost pile. So loved your detailed KZfaq. I’m guessing I can dry/dehydrate some to have on hand in the winter. Do you know how long I can keep the poultices in the freezer?

@edifying Жыл бұрын

I would also be interested in how long the poultice will retain viability in the freezer.

@MelissaKNorris Жыл бұрын

Like anything it slowly degrades after harvest but six to nine months is what I do

@FrankD518 Жыл бұрын

Greetings to Ms Melissa and the group. My grandmother used comfrey in her medicinal garden. I found it interesting what was said about ingesting comfrey, as i believe that she made a hot tea and also drank it after juicing it. But i guess we know more about it than we did say 30 years ago when it comes to liver damage? I was wondering where to best place is to get the plants to grow? Sadly my grandmothers supply is now part of a concrete jungle.. progress 😳

@rickyrishel8198 11 ай бұрын

Murdock leaves are extremely good as well

@debrawild5326 Жыл бұрын

Medicinal grade essential oils can be added to the poultice for an added benefit. Not if theres an open wound. Thyme & wintergreen are beneficial for sprains, muscle issues, etc

@dellcooper2796 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video on Comfrey! I have quite a lot of it growing in our garden, and have made salve from it and from plantain, but have never tried a poultice of any kind. After watching this video I will be trying it!

@charleencnossen9930 10 ай бұрын

Very helpful. Today I hurt my foot. Not sure if broken or sprained. Have comfrey plant. Made poultice. Wrapped for the night. Hopefully I will be waaaay better in the morning!

@granmabern5283 7 ай бұрын

Did it work?😊

@adriankap2978 4 ай бұрын

How is your foot doing these days?

@pastryshack551 23 күн бұрын

I usually blend the confrey as is without adding water and itd great

@teresaholland4790 11 ай бұрын

Very nice video ❤️

@sujo0603 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if this would help with knee pain from just plain old wear and tear.

@ChristinaOurWoodHome Жыл бұрын

How important is it to use the top part of the plant and not just random leaves? I tried to make my husband a comfrey poultice for his hurt knee a number of years ago, and I suppose it worked, but his knee ended up locked in place. He said he will never use the comfrey again because of that, but I wonder if I used it improperly.

@granmabern5283 7 ай бұрын

Comfrey speeds up healing but it can’t set bones into their proper place, you need a Doctor for that.

@149devin 9 ай бұрын

love it....knitbone

@tgeo4203 11 ай бұрын

Will this help with rotator cuff injuries?

@YH7R 10 ай бұрын

Thanks

@Controlled_Insanity_003 Жыл бұрын

What was the site you talked about that you like buying herbs from if you don't grow them?

@freebirdfarm4423 11 ай бұрын

Will this help a torn rotator cuff??

@dreamweaver5323 Жыл бұрын

Could she do Epsom Salt soaks as well, or would that be contraindicated?

@adriankap2978 4 ай бұрын

Does it matter which kind of comfrey? I know about Russian and True Comfrey. Does it make a difference? Very well made video with excellent information. Ty for sharing

@brettfiliatrault3862 11 ай бұрын

Would of been nice to show us the plant up close leaves and flowers and stem. For those who don't know what it looks like.

@danielamorin9874 11 ай бұрын

Awesome!

@stevehodge1688 Жыл бұрын

Wil this help with swollen joints and arthritis?

@christycoalson36 Жыл бұрын

Yes I use comfrey salve on my hands and knees. After applying the salve I put peppermint oil on. It works amazing 😁

@annequiring5652 Жыл бұрын

I started some comfrey this spring on our new property. I really wish I had some big enough to harvest some leaves. I’m having real issues with my ribs and pain. They are not as stable as they should be and feel very bruised. I can feel them moving but X-ray doesn’t reveal any breaks. I think a poultice would help the inflammation and pain.

@gloriagibb-zs4se Ай бұрын

Maybe loose at the breast plate

@robbyers7614 11 ай бұрын

Can you reuse the compresses of Poultice? Or are they once and done?

@floridasunshine8813 Жыл бұрын

Great video! The only thing I would have mentioned is that applying any form of ice directly to skin can cause frost bite. Maybe applying one of those half gauze layers to her skin, then the poultice would soak up the juices and protect against frost bite?

@johnfitbyfaithnet 10 ай бұрын

Applying ice to an injury will not cause frost bite. It's done every day in the sports world with no frost bite

@Sigridovskij 3 ай бұрын

Maybe comfrey root powder as thickener for at thicker poultice?

@elminatoussaint6460 5 ай бұрын

Can it be use on swallowing knees

@denaroane4134 4 ай бұрын

Could you combine comfrey with castor oil ?

@pagevpetty 4 ай бұрын

0:09 an amazing plant

@doriegeorge6686 Жыл бұрын

From what I have read they are no longer suggesting to put cold packs on inflamed areas, that heat actually assists the healing whereas the cold slows the bodies response.

@midwestribeye7820 Жыл бұрын

I've also read that information.

@marilyn5208 Жыл бұрын

Heat increases circulation. Cold reduces inflammation.

@MelissaKNorris Жыл бұрын

The cold helps with the pain, reducing the inflammation when the pain is too high is what our goal is.

@tamararobinson2069 Жыл бұрын

Cold reduces pain and inflammation - swelling. Heat brings healing agents from the body in fluids and blood - which the comfrey is doing too.

@caroleemploymentrecruiting130 Ай бұрын

Can you used wipes or paper towel?

@jSheapullen 6 күн бұрын

Anybody know if an old tendon wound that has scar tissue can be healed using comfrey or should i break rhe tissue down and put poultice on?

@BuildandGrow21 Жыл бұрын

I used a poultice of comfrey and Neosporin to heal a quail rooster that was beat around the face by some hens. I did not think he would survive. Three days later and he is crowing again 😂

@compton1808 9 ай бұрын

That's an awesome story!

@mamasaurusrex5915 Жыл бұрын

This is my first year growing comfrey. My leaves are WAY bigger and wider, like the size of my hand. I wonder if I have the wrong plant 😬

@ShalomShalom2023 Жыл бұрын

My plants are much bigger and bushy as well.

@cargold7597 Жыл бұрын

Mine are huge too.

@pennynewell3459 Жыл бұрын

Im sure the reason Melissa’s plant is so small is because she harvests from it often. My leaves a much bigger too, and is way over due for a harvest.

@tamararobinson2069 Жыл бұрын

I believe MLK’s comfrey is fairly young. The more established & older plants as with any plant will be bigger.

@hoosierpreppingnurse 27 күн бұрын

My leaves are huge too. A little fun info. True comfrey aka Russian comfrey has flowers that are a lavender pinkish very light purple. The hybrid is a more of a darker blue purple. The true comfrey is suppose to be more potent than the hybrid.

@shellyek6237 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video. I have my first 2 comfrey plants ready for a big harvest. I want to know if anyone has tried to freeze dry it yet? I assume because its a herb I can.

@MelissaKNorris Жыл бұрын

Freeze drying is phenomenal for herbs

@tamararobinson2069 Жыл бұрын

My thoughts also!! I’m sure it would retain more of the properties!

@shellyek6237 Жыл бұрын

@@MelissaKNorris I have freeze dried a ton of other herbs one of my favorite things to FD actually. I think I will blend the comfrey up with water and then FD.

@p.hughes1011 11 ай бұрын

Melissa, I am near Spokane and have not seen comfrey at any nursery. Any suggestions? Thanks

@MelissaKNorris 11 ай бұрын

In the full article on my website (linked in video description) I linked to online source for plants

@sajmt1414 Жыл бұрын

QUESTION-Melissa, I’ve tried to go to your website to register for the free mini herb series, but the link isn’t working. When you have time can you please help.

@MelissaKNorris Жыл бұрын

Just got that fixed, thanks for letting me know, here's the link melissaknorris.com/herbal-waitlist/

@sajmt1414 Жыл бұрын

@@MelissaKNorris Thank you so much. I was able to sign up.

@MothersLovingArmsNursery 5 ай бұрын

You can only use leaves for tea and it has to be very very weak and never used for more than two weeks, whereas the root can only be used externally and until the wound/bone is healed completely. Hope this helps.

@lindarussell1932 2 ай бұрын

Are the poltice reusable?

@InJahWeTrust8 6 күн бұрын

will this help with bone spurs?

@Bill011144 Ай бұрын

try wrapping the compress with plastic wrap--stops the leaking

@YH7R 10 ай бұрын

Hi, can I use store brought dried bulk comfrey leaf for this also, and or comfrey root ?

@MelissaKNorris 10 ай бұрын

Yes on the leaf, the root once dried isn't going to work for a poultice well

@YH7R 10 ай бұрын

Thank you please keep teaching us GOD BLESS@@MelissaKNorris

@naomistirgus1830 11 ай бұрын

Where is the link to Print out the Comfry Poultice recipe?

@MelissaKNorris 11 ай бұрын

In the video description

@orange2sweet673 Жыл бұрын

Cannot sign up for your mini class. Page not found/error

@MelissaKNorris Жыл бұрын

We just go it fixed here's the link melissaknorris.com/miniherb

@danilondon835 3 ай бұрын

Why some confrey have blue flowers and some have white flowers? Is it the same?

@MelissaKNorris 3 ай бұрын

There are different varieties of comfrey, I'm only familiar with the blue flower variety

@misfit7610 Жыл бұрын

Can you use comfrey on dogs joints?

@MelissaKNorris Жыл бұрын

I've not researched with pets

@cathyjennings5580 10 ай бұрын

Compressed fractured low back L vertabrae. Very painful. This man is 67yr.old. we need to know holistic medicinal natural physical remedies to reduce SORENESS & REBUILD that fracture. Internal.. help......😢😢😢😢 Please?

@92peifen 9 ай бұрын

Do share the update if comfrey helps! Speedy recovery!

@denaroane4134 4 ай бұрын

I'm curious as well, I have a friend that is going through the same thing

@danielcatches9376 11 ай бұрын

Can this heal a spinal cord injury

@donnashields414 2 ай бұрын

What a great question!!! Somebody needs to do a study on this. NIH, are you listening?

@deniseg9327 Жыл бұрын

I tried to click on the link for your summer herb course and it says there’s an error… perhaps you could repost?

@MelissaKNorris Жыл бұрын

We just go it fixed here's the link melissaknorris.com/miniherb

@deniseg9327 Жыл бұрын

@@MelissaKNorris Is it titled “ summer herb course”? I can’t seem to find it when I scroll through your list of courses… (Still getting an error message too)

@MelissaKNorris Жыл бұрын

This link is working melissaknorris.com/herbal-waitlist/

@alisonjones3195 14 күн бұрын

You planted comfrey with fruit trees, but I hear it can be invasive. Have you experienced that?

@MelissaKNorris 14 күн бұрын

Nope

@marilyn5208 Жыл бұрын

Why not just use less water?

@respecthewoman 11 ай бұрын

Oh no. I hope she's better.

@joannemckinley5897 3 ай бұрын

KNIT BONE !! Symphytum Officiinalis

@junewrogg6137 Жыл бұрын

School? In July?

@languagelynnie Жыл бұрын

Your kids are in school in July?

@MelissaKNorris Жыл бұрын

This was filmed the last week of school. I don't have the capacity to film and edit the day of posting

@carinapotts2806 11 ай бұрын

I thought comfrey was a yellow flowering stalk 🤦🏼‍♀️

@badtoad6865 11 ай бұрын

That's mullen

@gowest5145 Жыл бұрын

I can't take Tylenol, I get a stomach ache from it that I could end up in the ER. You do all these great homesteading things but send your child to a school, why not homeschool?

@MelissaKNorris Жыл бұрын

You should really listen to the video I did on homeschooling here if you're interested on why/how we make decisions for our children

@tienkami 5 ай бұрын

Why would you put it in a sock? That is disgusting!!

@NancyBeegle 2 ай бұрын

Makes perfect sense to me, since it's going on an ankle 🤔

@tienkami 2 ай бұрын

@@NancyBeegle it does not make sense. That is disgusting.

@NancyBeegle 2 ай бұрын

@@tienkami Okie dokie, then. Thankfully, we're all entitled to our opinions, and as adults, we can agree to disagree. If I had comfrey growing last June when I broke both sides of my ankle and my shin, I'd definitely have done exactly as was done in this video. Have a blessed evening.

@tienkami 2 ай бұрын

@@NancyBeegle Why it does not even work? It is a gimmick.

@joannemckinley5897 3 ай бұрын

Go see a Homeopath for your daughter.