DIY - Comfrey Balm

Comfrey has been used for generations as teas, balms and poultices.
It is also known as boneknit because it helps to heal or knit back together strains, bruises and even broken bones.
  
The roots are used to make teas for internal problems and the leaves are used for external
problems.

It is such a good healer because of the Allantoin it contains.

Allantoin is a chemical compound naturally produced by many organisms, including animals, plants, and bacteria.
 It is a frequent ingredient in lotions and skin creams, as well as in oral hygiene products, cosmetics, and other toiletries. Allantoin is also used in medications for dermatological 
conditions including acne, impetigo, eczema, and psoriasis. 
more info at: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-allantoin.htm

This balm will help heal very fast. It will heal so fast that it should not be used on any cuts that look infected or any that may have dirt in it because it may heal over
the dirt  or infections which need to be out before healing. It is good for burns, cuts, bruises, rashes, scrapes and even diaper rash. It also helps to minimize scarring. You can also use it as a lip balm. It even helps my grandsons eczema.

To make the balm you will need.

4 ounces dried comfrey leaves or 8 ounces fresh if you have comfrey
2 cups coconut oil ( you can use almond or any oil you prefer, I just like coconut)
3 ounces bees wax

A double boiler or a 4 cup glass Pyrex measuring cup, saucepan and a strainer or some cheesecloth.

If you are using fresh comfrey, wash it and then chop or tear it a little to make it easier for the juices to steep out of it.
 
Put your oil in to the double boiler or the Pyrex cup which you then place in the saucepan with water in the bottom.
 
Turn the flame on at the very lowest it will go. Don't let the water evaporate away.
 
Keep an eye on it so if the water gets low you can add more.  Once your oil is warm and liquid add your comfrey leaves.
 
Let them sit there and steep for at least 45 minutes. I let them steep for an hour. Keep the flame as low as possible, you want it
to steep, you do not want to cook it. Once they have steeped strain the leaves out  into a clean bowl using your strainer or cheesecloth.
 
After you have strained it put the liquid back into the pan or pyrex cup  and add your beeswax you can compost or discard the leaves.
 
Let it melt completely, stir it gently to mix the oil and wax together. Then pour into tins or small jars (preferably with a large mouth).
 

Now let it cool and you have an amazing healing balm.  You  can keep it in the fridge because it feels good going on cold and that way it never spoils. 

Courtesy of Homestead Survival