An Early 19th century Plantain and Comfrey Healing Salve 

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we are on the cutting edge of herbs. no not bragging . but we extract in new ways . it is so awesome to see the old ways. today everyone want so much out in the form of extraction. the trade off is close to medical grade. @@Musee.de.Venoge

No, it is not meant as a chest rub. The Plantain Salve is a healing salve for minor cuts, burns, stings, bites and rashes. The plants used in making it, have inflammatory properties which promote the healing of the skin. It is also not intended for deep or serious wounds. See a medical professional for those. Thank you for your question, and interest in our video series!

No, it's more of a healing salve for minor cuts and abrasions. It will supposedly help draw splinters...no medical proof though.

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Simmer (lowest temp) for several hours

It does have comfrey in it. Yarrow can be added because it is said to be good for healing minor wounds.

There is no set time. Leave until the oil has taken on a rich green color. It depends upon the heat of the fire and the plant itself. The herbs will soften and look like cooked spinach, but you do not want it to boil.

Hello! Thank you for your comment. We hope you enjoy our videos. In response to your question: “I read there is an advantage to dry herbs before using in salves” That is a good question., one I do not know the answer to. I know historically both fresh and dried were used in preparing salves and other period “medicinals”. Many times using what was at hand, sometimes substituting other herbs with similar known attributes. However, I am not a registered herbalist, only a historian with an interest in researching and providing historical education, for 19th century medicinal herb and cookery demonstrations at Musee de Venoge. I do know that this topic is actively researched by those it that field of medicines and sciences. I suggest doing a contacting a registered herbalist or researching scientific/academic research articles on that topic on places such as Scopus www.scopus.com/search/form.uri?display=basic#basic Best wishes

If the herbs are dried, they are less likely to cause mold in the oil/salve. Any water can contribute to the growth of mold, no water, no mold. A few herbs (mullein flowers and St John's Wort flowers for instance) must be used fresh, so they are usually allowed to wilt to reduce the water content before putting them into the oil.

If you are cooking the herbs and oil does it have to be fully rldry

Thank you for your comment. We hope you enjoy our videos. Yes, you are correct in the modern US usage of the herb. Comfrey’s use topically and internally and the judgment of its safety has changed over the years, as has pokeweed and many other plants once traditionally used in medicines. Comfrey historically was used in a multitude of ways including even broken bones. However, its historic use in salves/ointments was for small cuts and sores but not deep wounds (as even historically they felt this would cause the wound to heal too quickly on the surface, before the deeper part of the wound could heal). Historically it was used topically as well as taken internally. In fact it is still used that way by some as you can see from this and this UK site www.permaculture.co.uk/articles/comfrey-its-history-uses-benefits/. However, today most do not take it internally as the disclaimer on this states: “Caution - Although comfrey has been used as a food crop, in the past 20 years scientific studies reported that comfrey may be carcinogenic, since it appeared to cause liver damage and cancerous tumors in rats. These reports have temporarily restricted development of comfrey as a food crop. In light of this, the regular consumption of comfrey is not advisable.” A search online shows how much interest there is in this plant and its uses today and well as in the past. Modern articles showing its usage and side effects for its use and warnings for its use. www.mountsinai.org/health-library/herb/comfrey www.healthline.com/health/what-is-comfrey#uses www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3491633/ Since our sites purpose is for historical education and as a 19th century medicinal herb demonstration, and not as a medicinal resource. it was presented with its original usage as a salve or ointment for “minor wounds”. Not as a modern resource for medical use.

Anything natural they want to ban because it is a herb it is free, pharmaceuticals are for money, not so much health