Join Ben and Larissa on a trip to the Meditation Garden at PFP! Together, they show us how to make an infused oil from the comfrey plant.
Comfrey is an herb with a long history of medicinal use. Inside each comfrey leaf is a gooey sap with healing properties. This sap is the main ingredient in our comfrey oil, which can be used on the skin to moisturize, promote healing, and reduce inflammation. If you want to do more with your comfrey oil, you can also make it into a soothing salve with beeswax.
Happy infusing!
Supplies
Knife and cutting board
Slow cooker
Strainer or slotted spoon
Mason jars
Ingredients
Comfrey leaves
Olive oil
Steps
Harvest comfrey leaves.
Cut comfrey leaves into narrow strips.
Fill slow cooker with cut comfrey leaves.
Cover cut comfrey with olive oil. Amount depends on the size of your slow cooker and how much
comfrey you have.
Cook on low every day for 7 days, 2 hours each time. When condensation collects inside the lid, wipe
it off.
Strain finished comfrey oil using a strainer or a slotted spoon and discard leaves. To tell when it is done, look for a blackish green color.
Pour or strain into Mason jars.