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Home About NaturalPedia Contact Us Sign Up for Free Email Alerts NaturalPedia ________________________________ [ sa ] NaturalPedia.com > NaturalPedia > Plants and Herbs > Comfrey > COMFREY and Herbs Quotes about Comfrey and Herbs from the world's top natural health / natural living authors Bookmark and Share [IMG]Email this page to a friend | Click here for FREE email alerts [IMG]"See calendula under The Herbs in Part One.) Compounding pharmacists can make this combination. Do not use Comfrey pepsin tablets, as these are significantly more risky than Comfrey tea. Comfrey root should never be taken internally. Comfrey contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which have been linked to liver and lung cancers, among other disorders, but the root is much more toxic than the leaf. Therefore, you should not use Comfrey internally if you have liver disease or cancer, or if you regularly consume alcohol." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Herbal Healing: An Easy-to-Use A-Z Reference to Hundreds of Common Disorders and Their Herbal Remedies (Get the book) [IMG]"Herbs: Alfalfa; Angelica; Arnica tea 3 times a day; Comfrey Allantoin (int/ext.); Slippery Elm (and for ulcers in dogs); Valerian tea; and White Oak bark. Goldenseal", Cayenne*, and Myrrh" (for cankers, and thrush). Ginger's phytochemical Gingerol, Comfrey (poultice for leg ulcers), Poke root, and Yellow Dock. Myrrh, Yellow Dock, and Comfrey. Red Clover blossoms. Chaparral, and Echinacea. Chamomile, and Papaya. Chew on a Licorice root, or take deglycyrrhizinated Licorice (DGL). Irish Moss, Parsley, and Cayenne (also for broken bones, and hiatal hernia). Comfrey root, Marshmallow, Meadowsweet, and Goldenseal; with Valerian and Hops (nervines against stress). Cayenne. Vinegar, and Honey." - Joseph E. Mario, Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health (Get the book) [IMG]"Do not use Comfrey pepsin tablets, as these are significantly more risky than Comfrey tea. Comfrey root should never be taken internally. Comfrey contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which have been linked to liver and lung cancers, among other disorders, but the root is much more toxic than the leaf. Therefore, you should not use Comfrey internally if you have liver disease or cancer, or if you regularly consume alcohol." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Herbal Healing: An Easy-to-Use A-Z Reference to Hundreds of Common Disorders and Their Herbal Remedies (Get the book) [IMG]"These Herbs may be used singly, in combination with one another, or in combination with the demulcent Herbs listed below. Q Burdock, chickweed, coltsfoot, Irish moss, lungwort, marshmallow, mullein, peach bark, and slippery elm are demulcents*substances that soften and relieve irritation of the mucous membranes. These Herbs may be used singly, in combination with one another, or in combination with the expectorant Herbs listed above. PREPARING FOR AND RECOVERING FROM SURGERY Although few people enjoy the prospect of surgery, sometimes surgery is the best available means of improving the quality of life or extending life." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book) [IMG]"HERBS TO AVOID LM People who have varicose veins should not apply arnica, balsam of Peru, balsam of tolu, black mustard, camphor, capsaicin, chaparral, Comfrey, or white mustard to the skin over the affected veins. (For more information regarding these Herbs, see the individual entries under The Herbs in Part One.) RECOMMENDATIONS LM Take a combination of Flavomin-C by Naturevite as directed on the label and 3,000 to 6,000 milligrams of citrus bioflavonoids daily." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Herbal Healing: An Easy-to-Use A-Z Reference to Hundreds of Common Disorders and Their Herbal Remedies (Get the book) "Comfrey root should never be taken internally. Comfrey contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which have been linked to liver and lung cancers, among other disorders, but the root is much more toxic than the leaf. Therefore, you should not use Comfrey internally if you have liver disease or cancer, or if you regularly consume alcohol. As a further precaution against toxicity, do not use Comfrey if you are taking antibiotics, prescription medication for yeast infections, fluoxetine Subscribe to NaturalPedia.com News to (Prozac), cyclosporine (Neo-ral, Sandimmune, SangCya), receive announcements cholesterol-lowering medications, calcium channel blockers for Enter your email address: high blood pressure, or steroids in any form." _____________________ - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Herbal Healing: An Enter the 5-digit code displayed: Easy-to-Use A-Z Reference to Hundreds of Common Disorders and _____________________ Their Herbal Remedies (Get the book) [ Subscribe Now ] [IMG]"Herbs: Comfrey with its Allantoin (as a poultice for leg Free email subscription widget ulcers); Echinacea. Fresh hot Mullein leaf poultices and tea. Cayenne, Ginger, Rue, and Prickly Ash. Yarrow and Dandel ion Email announcements powered by Campaign (for ankle edema). Yarrow, St. John" s Wort, and Arnica Enterprise from ArialSoftware.com extracts. Horse Chestnut extract (Aesculus hippoc), with Buckwheat and Hawthorn berries, Prickly Ash and Ginger. Gotu Comfrey... Kola. Oak bark. Calendula. Aloe Vera, and Yarrow (also for chapped skin and wounds). ...and Plants and Herbs: WhiteOakbark*~,Horsetail,Marigoldflowers, Red Oak, Witch Hazel", and Sassafras. Horsetail, Oat Straw. Comfrey*", and ...and Root Lobelia" (to counter Calcium deficiency). Oat Straw, Buckthorn, ...and Leaves Yarrow, Brigham tea, Witch Hazel, and St. John's Wort." - Joseph E. Mario, Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of ...and Substances: Natural Health (Get the book) "Remove deposits with Comfrey, Lobelia, Marshmallowroot, ...and Water Mullein, Wormwood, Skullcap, Gravel Root, Black Walnut, and Oak bark; soak these Herbs in pure water for one day, then simmer ...and Anatomy: Related Concepts: for a half-hour; strain, and simmerto half volume; apply with natural fibertowel overnight for 1 week; and drink the tea. ...and Skin Water Spinal paralysis, paraplegic, quad-iplegic (lessens prolonged Root positive electromagnetic polarity). Take Bedstraw ointment; ...and Foods and Skin Yarrow (and Thyme bath), and Comfrey massage. Massage the inner Beverages: Tea edge of each foot. SEE Paralysis. *SPIRITUAL OR SYNERGISTIC Oil NUTRITION Clear the spirit with Alive Energy's Luminous Spirit ...and Tea Leaves of400 mg. combined of Psoralea. Citrus. Eucommia, Senega, Herbs Melia, Ligusticum, Os Draconis, Astragalus, and Peony." ...and Objects: Healing - Joseph E. Mario, Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health (Get the book) ...and Oil "Jude Herbs' Semicort with Comfrey Allantoin, Chamomile and Licorice. Nutripathic Formulas' NaPCA Facial Revitalizer, and ...and Key Health Toxoid Solution. Enrich's Black Ointment. Black Salve may rid Concepts: tumors, moles, and nodules. Virxcan black salve Ointment made from Red Clover, Burdock, Sheep Sorrel, Calc ium, Potassium, B ...and Herbs loodroot. and three other proprietary Herbs. SEE Cancer, and Tumors. Carbuncles Bacterial inflammation appearing similar to ...and Concepts: a group ofboils, but deeper in the skin, over a larger area, with more pain and slower healing than a boil; sloughing off a ...and Healing core of dead connective tissue several inches large, on the back of the neck, the back, or any part of the body." - Joseph E. Mario, Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health (Get the book) [IMG]"John's wort, or tea tree oil, along with Herbs such as Comfrey leaves, to soothe irritation. Echinacea and goldenseal can also be taken orally. Caution: Do not take goldenseal internally on a daily basis for more than one week at a time, do not use it during pregnancy, and use it with caution if you are allergic to ragweed. Note: Comfrey is recommended for external use only. [_ Calendula and vitamin A vaginal suppositories are soothing and healing to irritated tissues. Goldenseal suppositories are useful for all types of infection. I_J Chamomile has antifungal properties. (_ Cinnamon and dandelion inhibit the growth of Candida albicans." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book) "Many people with external tumors have responded well to poultices made from Comfrey, pau d'arco, ragwort, and wood sage. (See using a poultice in Part Three.) Q For breast lumps, try using poultices made of poke root, which is effective in combating glandular swelling. (See using a poultice in Part Three.) Note: Poke root is recommended for external use only. Q Other beneficial Herbs include barberry, burdock root, dandelion, milk thistle, pau d'arco, and red clover. These Herbs purify the blood, stimulate liver activity, act as natural antibiotics, and generally help healing. Caution: Do not use barberry during pregnancy." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book) "The following foods contain the greatest concentrations of germanium: broccoli, celery, garlic, shiitake mushrooms, milk, onions, rhubarb, sauerkraut, tomato juice, and the Herbs aloe vera, Comfrey, ginseng, and suma. Comments Germanium is best obtained through the diet. Cautions Although it is rare, some individuals may develop kidney problems or have a toxic reaction to this mineral if they take it in excessive amounts. Iodine Needed only in trace amounts, iodine helps to metabolize excess fat and is important for physical and mental development." - Phyllis A. 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