Comfrey Bruise & Sprain Salve

Name: Comfrey Bruise & Sprain Salve
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: about 1 cup salve
Ingredients: 1 cup Comfrey; 1 cup carrier oil (such as olive oil); 1 oz beeswax

Last reviewed October 20, 2026

A traditional topical salve made from comfrey leaf, used externally on bruises and sprains on unbroken skin.

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External use only — this recipe deliberately does not cover comfrey taken internally, which carries a genuine, well-documented liver-toxicity risk.

Difficulty: Medium Prep: 10 min Cook: 4-6 weeks infusion + 15 min finishing Yield: about 1 cup salve

Preparation Method: Salve

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