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Comfrey Leaf

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Herb:  COMFREY LEAF

Botanical name:  Symphytum uplandicum

Origin:  Croatia/Hungary

Therapeutic actions:  Anti-Pyretic; Anodyne; Astringent; Bitter; Cell Proliferant; Demulcent; Emollient; Expectorant; Hemostatic; Mucilant; Refrigerant; Styptic; Tonic; Vulnerary

Nutrients:  Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamins B1. B2, B3, B12 and C

Drug interactions:  No known drug interactions.

Description:  One of the most well-known healing plants, especially for its ability to heal tissue and bone (due to its allantoin content), which promotes the growth of connective tissue, bones, cartilage and is easily absorbed through the skin.

Internal uses:  It is used in the treatment of a wide range of pulmonary complaints, such as asthma, bronchitis, pleurisy, emphysema and internal bleeding. It has been a beneficial remedy for respiratory disorders, gastric ulcers and colitis. Considered an over-all tonic; good for the stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels.

Other uses: Mental fatigue, cramps in the legs, coughs, colds, anemia, pain, arthritis and infections.

External uses:  Comfrey is especially useful in the external treatment of cuts, bruises, sprains, sores, eczema, varicose veins and broken bones. It is also beneficial for bedsores, bites, inflamed bunions, dermatitis, dry skin, psoriasis, nosebleeds and sunburn.

Suggested dosage:  Topical use only

Caution:  FDA says for external use only. Excessive consumption may be carcinogenic to the liver. Do not use while pregnant. Keep out of reach of children.

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Dr. Truman Berst

Doc Truman started his training in 1961 with Dr. Norma Myers, Master Herbalist and Dean of Green Shores Herbal College in Vancouver, B.C. Dr. Myers was an Iroquois Native American, and a close friend of Nurse Renee Cassie. Dr. Truman continued his research with Dr. Myers until her death in 1988, when she gave him Power of Attorney to carry on her Christian Ministry of Natural Health Research and Education. He received a BS, Masters, and Ph.D. from Green Shores Herbal College in Ethnobotany and Phytotherapy. He is a graduate Master Herbalist, Chartered Herbalist, and Master of Herbology. He also received his Credentials of Ministry and Bishops Certificate from The Christian Heritage Institute, Florence, Oregon. In the last 62 years, Truman has researched and studied with many of the world’s greatest advocates of natural healing, including Dr. John R. Christopher. He also was the Executive Director of Sales for Nature’s Herbs. He founded Health & Herbs a not-for-profit Unincorporated Private Member Association that is an outreach of Good Shepherd Ministries. Truman is a member of the, American Herb Association, American Botanical Council, and Herb Research Foundation. He has created more than 14,000 natural remedies in the forms of extracts, teas, powders, salves, creams, lotions, capsules and tablets and more.

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