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Comfrey Compounded Salve
by Gaia Herbs
2 ounce salve

Herbal Salve For Health Of Skin And Minor Abrasions*

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Comfrey Compounded Salve Herbal Salve

Scientific Name(s):
Sumphytum officinale
(Althaea officinalis
Verbascum olympicum
Scutellaria lateriflora
Juglans nigra
Quercus alba
Eupatorium purpureum
Lobelia inflata
Hypericum perforatum

Common Name(s):
Comfrey Root
Marshmallow Root
Mullein Herb
Skullcap
Walnut
White Oak
Gravel Root
Lobelia
St John's Wort

Herbal Skin Care to Support Natural Healing of Minor Skin Abrasions*
Preserves Skin Integrity*
Promotes Healthy Mucosal Tissue.*

Skullcap Root is native to Europe and parts of Asia and is part of the Malvaceae family. The garden varieties are called HollyHocks. The whole plant contains a tacky, slimy substance known as mucilage but the root of 2-3 year old plants contains the highest percentage, older woody roots were considered “valueless”. The root was dried, sliced into discs sold and then powdered to support healthy gastrointestinal function where inflammation and irritation were present. It was used to support all mucosal membranes especially in the bronchioles, mouth, and intestines. It has also been used as an antiputrifaecant, which means to help aid the removal of putrifying wastes from the intestines. In the authors experience it has proven effective given powdered in warm water to support gentle passing of urinary calculi.*

Gaia Herbs grows it’s Marshmallow Root on its 250 acre Certified Organic Farm in Brevard, NC. It then processes the plant in its Certified Organic Manufacturing Facility. Gaia Herbs tests all batches for shelf stability, and microbiological contamination as well as heavy metal contamination. Each dropper of Certified Organic Marshmallow Extract contains the equivalent of 333mg crude herb material. Gaia Herbs captures the essence of Natures Vitality.*

Gaia Herbs herbal oils and salves are prepared from certified organic and ecologically wildcrafted plants using certified organic extra virgin olive oil as the base. They are rich in plant extractives and very effective when used as recommended.*

A member of the lamiaceae family, this plant has a long history of use in the western Naturopathic Tradition. It was used to support exhausted nerves resulting from mental and physical exhaustion, maintain normal balance in times of muscular tension, and support normal sleep patterns. Many Eclectic Medical texts mention its use to support the nerves during withdrawl from drugs. It is trophorestorative to the nervous system meaning it restores nutrition uptake to the nerves. Like most mints it is cooling yet has bitter principles and other complex chemicals making it a balanced choice as a gentle nervine.*

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Supplement Facts

	Amount Per Serving	Daily Value
Comfrey Root (Sumphytum Officinale)		**
Marshmallow Root (Althaea Officinalis)		**
Mullein (Verbascum Olympicum) Herb		**
Skullcap (Scutellaria Lateriflora) Herb		**
Black Walnut (Juglans Nigra) Hulls		**
Oak Tree Bark (Quercus Alba) White Oak		**
Gravel Root (Eupatorium Purpureum)		**
Lobelia Seed (Lobelia Inflata) & Herb		**
Flower Bud (Hypericum Perforatum) Oil		**

** Daily Value Not Established. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Other Ingredients

Also contains Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Beeswax.

Suggested Use

Apply liberally and frequently to affected areas.

Warnings

For external use only. Keep away from children.

Applicable Functions

Dermal Calming, Dermal Soothing, Skin Conditions

Related Structure Groups

Dermis, Skin

Technical Comments

The Skullcap plant is a nervine and contains numerous flavanoids and flavones including the flavanoid glycoside Scutellarin, essential oils, tannins, and iridoids. Scutellarin acts like quercitin in that it decreases mast cell activity. It should be noted that since Skullcap started to be used as a medicinal plant it has been prepared from the fresh plant. For further information on Skullcap consult this online resource; www.henriettesherbal.com and go to King’s American Dispensatory.*

Gaia Herbs uses certified organic Skullcap which is harvested from its own farm and extracted in the adjacent certified organic manufacturing facility within hours of harvest. Gaia records the progress of this plant and all plants harvested from its farm from seed to finished product and could tell you the time of day it was harvested, exact field it came from, weather conditions on the day of harvest, right down to the level of chemical activity in the plant before harvest as verified by our in house analytical lab through HPLC and other highly accurate instrumentation. Few manufacturers go to such lengths but at Gaia Herbs we feel a responsibility to provide our customers with the best botanical medicine possible and continue giving them the results they deserve and have come to expect.*

The marshmallow plant is native to Europe and parts of Asia and is part of the Malvaceae family. The garden varieties are called HollyHocks. The whole plant contains a tacky, slimy substance known as mucilage but the root of 2-3 year old plants contains the highest percentage, older woody roots were considered “valueless”. The root was dried, sliced into discs sold and then powdered to support healthy gastrointestinal function where inflammation and irritation were present. It was used to support all mucosal membranes especially in the bronchioles, mouth, and intestines. It has also been used as an antiputrifaecant, which means to help aid the removal of putrifying wastes from the intestines. In the authors experience it has proven effective given powdered in warm water to support gentle passing of urinary calculi.*

As stated above this plant is high in mucilage which has unfortunately not been the focus of much pharmacological research. With gastrointestinal disorders so common in the United States and the ability of this substance to provide soothing support there more focus should be directed to this plant. There have been some studies conducted on the effect of this plant in combination with others to support healthy respiratory function while challenged with a cough.*