Organic Comfrey Leaf & Tea Tree Salve

Comfrey, (Symphytum officinale) is also known as “knitbone” because it has been traditionally used to encourage bone healing. Comfrey contains allantoin, which is antibacterial, moisturizing, humectant, protective, and fights the signs of aging.¹ It stimulates new skin cell growth and repair and so naturally causes mild exfoliation.

Tea tree oil from the melaleuca tree has long been used as a remedy for topical fungal infections and it has a solid record of success. The main active components are terpenes, which are anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antifungal, and aromatic. 

Organic extra-virgin olive oil has a comedogenic rating of 2, meaning it is unlikely to clog pores, but it is not the best choice for blemish-prone skin. It is antioxidant, antimicrobial, contains vitamins A, D, E and K. It contains oleic acid, a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid that is moisturizing and anti-inflammatory. 

Organic castor oil has a comedogenic rating of 1, making it highly unlikely to clog pores. It is thick and viscous and penetrates the skin better than most other oils. The active ingredient in castor oil is a monosaturated fatty acid called ricinoleic acid, which accounts for 90% of the fatty acids in the oil. It is anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, moisturizing, and humectant. 

Use this salve as often as necessary. Massage a small amount thoroughly into irritated skin and muscle and do not rinse it off. Do a patch test first to check for allergy. Do not use it internally. 

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose or treat any illness.

¹Mármol I, Sánchez-de-Diego C, Jiménez-Moreno N, Ancín-Azpilicueta C, Rodríguez-Yoldi MJ. Therapeutic Applications of Rose Hips from Different Rosa Species. Int J Mol Sci. 2017 May 25;18(6):1137. doi: 10.3390/ijms18061137. PMID: 28587101; PMCID: PMC5485961.