‘Comfrey Combination Tea'
Composition Comfrey, Slippery elm, Golden seal leaf, Aloe vera.
Properties Demulcent, Astringent, Vulnerary, Antiseptic, Bulk Laxative.
General description
Comfrey combination is a bulk laxative formula. It is used to detoxify and heal inflamed tissues in the digestive system. The herbs absorb toxins, shrink inflamed tissues, give bulk to the stool, and promote the growth of friendly colonic bacteria. This formula is also used as a poultice.
Chinese herbalists would describe this herbal combination as an earth enhancing formula. It also enhances the fire and metal elements while reducing the water and wood elements.
Comfrey combination has traditionally been used to treat ulcers, nausea, thirst, dysuria, constipation, fevers, jaundice and infections.
This formula is commonly used in conjunction with zinc, echinacea, germanium, vitamin A and the vitamin C family.
· Imbalances: indicating the use of this formula are commonly noted in the colon acupressure point located approximately four inches to the right of the naval. Imbalances are often noted surrounding each pupil. Use caution in cases of pregnancy or liver impairment.
∞ Individual Components
—Comfrey root— contains mucilaginous compounds that decrease the thickness while increasing the production of mucosal fluid. These compounds increase the production of digestive fluids, decrease bowel transit time and absorb toxins from the bowel. Comfrey also contains astringent compounds that soothe inflamed tissue. It is an excellent source of allantoin, which promotes healing. Comfrey has been used to treat colitis, weak digestion, bronchitis, rheumatism, diarrhea and inflammatory skin conditions.
—Golden seal leaf— contains, bitter, astringent alkaloids that normalize liver and spleen functions by increasing the production of digestive fluids and enzymes, particularly bile. The compounds are antiseptic, constrict peripheral blood vessels, especially in the uterus, are laxative and relieve pain and inflammation in mucosal tissue. Golden seal leaf is an excellent herbal source of trace minerals including cobalt, iron, magnesium, manganese, silicon and zinc. It is also an excellent herbal source of vitamin C. It has been used to treat hepatitis, gastritis, colitis, ulcers, menorrhagia, postpartum hemorrhages, dysmenorrhea, diabetes, infections, hemorrhoids, eczema, obesity and fevers.
—Slippery elm— contains mucilaginous compounds that decrease the thickness while increasing the production of mucosal fluids. These compounds soothe inflamed tissue, decrease bowel transit time and absorb toxins from the bowel. It also contains astringent compounds that shrink inflamed tissues. Slippery elm has been used to treat asthma, bronchitis, colitis, coughs, weak digestion and inflammatory bowel disease.
—Aloe vera juice— contains mucilaginous compounds that soothe inflamed tissues, absorb toxins, give bulk to the stool and promote the growth of friendly colonic bacteria. It also contains bitter compounds that are purgative. Aloe has been used to treat burns, ulcers, inflammatory skin conditions, hemorrhoids and constipation.
—Zinc— Is important in prostate gland function and the growth of the reproductive organs, acne, promotes a healthy immune system and healing of wounds. Zinc also enhances acuity of taste and smell. It protects the liver from chemical damage and is vital for bone formation. It is a constituent of insulin and many vital enzymes, including the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase (COD). It also helps to fight and prevent the formation of free radicals in other ways.
—Echinacea— fights inflammation and bacterial and viral infection. Stimulates certain white blood cells. Good for the immune system and the lymphatic system. Useful for allergies, colic, colds, flu, and other infectious illnesses.
—Vitamin A— Prevents night blindness and other eye problems, as well as some skin disorders, such as acne. It enhances immunity, may help to heal gastrointestinal ulcers, and is needed for the maintenance and repair of epithelial tissue, of which the skin and mucous membranes are composed.
—Vitamin C— is an antioxidant that is required for at least three hundred metabolic functions in the body, including tissue growth and repair, adrenal gland function, and healthy gums. It also aids in the production of antistress hormones and interferon, an important immune system protein, and is needed for the metabolism of folic acid, tyrosine, and phenylalanine. Studies have shown that taking vitamin C can reduce symptoms of asthma. It protects against the harmful effects of pollution, helps to prevent cancer, protects against infection, and enhances immunity. Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron. It can combine with toxic substances, such as certain heavy metals, and render them harmless so that they can be eliminated from the body.
—References— “Medical Herbalism” The Science and Practice of Herbal Medicine By – David Hoffmann, FNIMH, AHG; ISBN: 0-89281-749-6 Copyright 2003
—References— “Nutritional Herbology” A Reference Guide to Herbs By – Mark Pedersen; ISBN: 1-885653-07-7 Copyright 2008
—References— “Prescription for Nutritional Healing” Fourth Edition a practical A to Z reference to drug-free remedies using vitamins, minerals, herbs and food supplements By – Phyllis A. Balch, CNC; ISBN: 1-58333-236-7 Copyright 2006
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Recipe: Per teapot full – Equal Parts of – Comfrey root, golden seal leaf, slippery elm bark, aloe vera juice. Steep 5 to 10 minute add honey.
Recipe: Per teapot full – Equal Parts of – Comfrey root, golden seal leaf, slippery elm bark, aloe vera juice and add 1 teaspoon of any one of these herbs [Zinc, echinacea, germanium, vitamin A and the vitamin C family]. Steep 5 to 10 minute add honey.
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Generated on February 27, 2009
Updated on October 9, 2009
