The Benefits of Comfrey Root
Comfrey is a star multi-tasker of the herb world when it comes to waging war against dry, itchy, inflamed, and irritated skin. A prolific garden medicinal that is easy to grow and bears beautiful bell-like purple blossoms in the spring and summer, comfrey has myriad uses. What it’s best known for is being a wound healer and skin restorative.
Think of comfrey as the skin-comforter. Locking in moisture, deeply penetrating the pores, and softening redness through its gentle strength, comfrey is an ally to those who deal with skin discomfort of any kind. The beneficial compounds found within the mucilage of comfrey root and leaf are ideal for giving the skin a new lease on life by increasing its ability to hold moisture, be flexible, and reduce any existing inflammation.
Comfrey contains allantoin, a constituent that promotes the speedy renewal and regeneration of skin cells. Allantoin is a magic bullet for brittle and stressed skin, offering it juicy elasticity and suppleness, which is a specific gift from this plant. Comfrey is the main staple ingredient in The Elixir, a moisturizing, plumping superfood infusion.