Comfrey Herbal Oil Review

Product Features

Comfrey Herbal Oil is based on comfrey, as its name implies. This is a plant used for centuries in several parts of the worlds, for its wound healing properties. People have also used comfrey oil for bone fractures and torn ligaments. It is especially useful for the parts of your body where you cannot put a cast, the rib for instance.

Laboratory tests have shown that comfrey contains chemical substances with anti-inflammatory and tissue regenerating properties. Scientists have also found pyrrolizidine alkaloids in the herb, which means that comfrey may be very toxic to the liver if taken by mouth or applied on open wounds. Nonetheless, even if used on unbroken skin, these toxic substances may still reach the liver, therefore it is safe to use comfrey only in small amounts and for short periods (preferably for maximum ten days). There has been a clinical trial on humans which has concluded that comfrey is effective in treating superficial wounds, and in addition it is also safe if used correctly.

The formula behind Comfrey Herbal Oil does not need FDA evaluation, therefore its effectiveness and safety cannot be guaranteed. As regards suggested use for Comfrey Herbal Oil, Mountain Rose Herbs does not offer clear directions on its official website, such as the recommended dose or frequency of use. It does not mention potentially adverse effects either.

Conclusion

Mountain Rose Herbs advertises Comfrey Herbal Oil as effective in tissue regeneration in the treatment of wounds and bruises. The product’s main benefit claims are backed up by scientific research, which should prove that the formula is effective. Nonetheless, we would also have welcomed some online consumer testimonials to see what customers actually think, but we did not find any. This shows that the product might not be a popular one. We advise you to ask for advice from a healthcare practitioner before starting treatment with Comfrey Herbal Oil, due to the fact that comfrey may cause liver damage when used in a too large amount, for too long or when applied on broken skin.