Plantain and Comfrey Salve

This salve contains a combination of plantain and comfrey leaves infused in lard from our pigs with some added local beeswax.  The plants are harvested here from our farm, where they grow wild, so you can be certain that they are not sprayed.

 

The plantain (Plantago major) plant has antiseptic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory properties, making it wonderful for treating insect bites, stings, cuts and scrapes, burns, bruises, and other skin issues and irritants.  Many herbalists consider plantain to be “nature’s band-aid” as it is an incredible wound healer, shortening recovery time and helping to draw toxicity from the body.  This salve can be used to help soothe itchy skin and rashes, as well as draw out slivers.  

 

Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) was once commonly referred to as “knitbone” due to its traditional use in healing fractures.  It is also helpful in treating bruises and sprains, reducing inflammation, and healing minor wounds.  Comfrey is so effective in healing wounds that care must be taken to ensure that you do not apply it on a dirty wound as the increased cell production, and therefore rapid healing, can trap dirt or pus within the wound.  Comfrey can also help heal scratches and sunburns, as well as lessen scarring.

 

Together, plantain and comfrey leaves make for a wonderful, all-round salve for a variety of everyday uses.  

 

And as lard contains saturated fats, the same as human skin, it absorbs easily and is highly moisturizing on its own.  I render the lard using a low heat, ensuring that the end result is a high quality, odorless oil, perfect for salves and other body products, such as our lard soaps and lotion bars.

 

Thank you for supporting our small farm as well as other small growers and producers in Nova Scotia.  We value your purchase and are grateful to be able to provide you with healthy, non-toxic offerings for your home and body.

 

For topical use only.

 

Caution: As with the use of any new product, please test a small amount on skin prior to use.  Discontinue use if rash or irritation occurs.