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Katherine Monroe
How long can you use comfrey salve? I saw somewhere that it is not for long term use. Is that correct? I made some. I see where I need to improve but what I did helps my legs so much. How many days in a row can I use?
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Teresa Fields
What I have heard is that comfrey does not cause any PA issues topically due to the pathway in the liver that would have to be involved to cause an issue. My husband and I use comfrey oil or salve a lot, sometimes daily or through the day as needed. Comfrey is pretty much a go to in most of my salves I would say.
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Greg Boggs
I think you should be fine using a topical salve that has comfrey in it long term. If you want to be careful though, take a day off every week or two
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Jennifer Seibel
I just made some for my sister and myself and have been using it for a few days. I believe Doctor Jones said topically, there are no issues with taking it.
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Theresa Gwiazda
I make comfrey salve and there is no issues with using it longterm. If you went through doc’s lesson on comfrey, he talks about the study done and it was copious amounts of comfrey given to 6 week old rats. So as he puts it…don’t give it to 6 week old rats at 30 times the dosage! Fun aside, I use it topically on a regular basis for back pain.
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Dr. Patrick Jones
I think the risk of exposure to PAs is so low that I wouldn’t worry about it. Not a bad idea to take a break occasionally, but the risks of topical herbs are nowhere near what the internal risks may be.
Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.
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