Arnica & Comfrey Salve for Bruises, Pain, Sore Muscles, Inflammation

[@keenlykevynne]

The sweetest lady ever! So thankful God led me to her so that I could study herbalism with a fellow believer. ❤

[@boop7313]

Absolutely gorgeous tutorial and salve. That colour!

[@HeidiVillegas]

Thank you so much! Yes, this is a lovely salve! 💖

[@sabriyahtate5011]

I truly appreciate your tutorials, you are very talented

[@HeidiVillegas]

Thank you so much, Sabriyah!💖

[@cindyhissey4327]

There is an essential oil you use in this video, the one that helps absorb the oils into the skin but I couldn't catch what it was called, maybe it's me being British, could I see the name in writing please.

[@hazelinthewoods9966]

Always informative, thank you. I’m thinking about signing up for the tribe. There’s been so much info that it’s too overwhelming and I’d like something more balanced and focused with learning herbalism.

[@HeidiVillegas]

Thank you so much! Yes, the Tribe is absolutely wonderful. It's the herbalism group of courses and especially the support I WISH I would have had when I started my own herbal journey! I hope you decide to join us!💖

[@rdh52600]

If you join The Tribe you will love it! Super friendly & very knowledgeable folks & Heidi is the best teacher!

[@HeidiVillegas]

@@rdh52600 Oh, thank you so much, Nancy!!! 💖

[@natalietatam1259]

Thankyou Heidi.I will give this a go.Hopefully it helps my rheumatoid.

[@HeidiVillegas]

I hope it helps, too! Cayenne and ginger salve would probably be a bit of a better choice, and I have a video on that, too.

[@isabelladavis1363]

Thank you for clarifying dilution rages etc…sounds like an amazing salve…stay blessed

[@HeidiVillegas]

You are so welcome💖

[@lynnscott8286]

I love your KZbin videos. I think my rate of learning is one subject at a time. You do a great job teaching. Do you have a particular way you keep track of your recipes? Thank you again

[@HeidiVillegas]

Well, I've written SO many books, so a lot of them are catalogued that way....but then there are my massive notebooks...... LOL

[@kimberlyd9049]

What a great tutorial! I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you!

[@HeidiVillegas]

Thanks, Kimberly!

[@HIB2016]

Love the video! Thank you! Our Comfrey is beautiful this year. Will definitely be making some Salves.

[@HeidiVillegas]

Wonderful! So glad you're here, Ingrid, and thanks for the comment!

[@annedesroches5633]

Bonjour, i check all the likes for essentiel oil that was in the description and can’t find yarrow and helichrysum metallicum. Where can I get those oil? Merci Anne

[@annedesroches5633]

Bonnjour, love you and your video. I check all the link for the helichrysum metallicum and yarrow essential oil and can’t find those oil. Merci

[@HeidiVillegas]

Hi, Anne! Thank you---- It's Helichrysum italicum and yarrow can be found at Aromatics International aromatherapy (they're amazing): bit.ly/AROMATICSREAL

[@cindyprickett7185]

Such a beautiful color. I made it and have gotten very positive feedback from folks I shared it with. 😉

[@HeidiVillegas]

I'm so glad to hear this, Cindy!💖

[@Droopy911]

Thank you Heidi it looks wonderful!

[@HeidiVillegas]

It's seriously a GREAT salve recipe I'm very proud of! Well, proud of all of them, but this one is exceptional.

[@sarahale7214]

Thanks Heidi!

[@HeidiVillegas]

You are so welcome!

[@CDGMR1]

Thank you

[@HeidiVillegas]

You're welcome🥰

[@susanbancroft1575]

Hi Heidi. My 1st time watcing your videos. Very informative thank you. Which comfrey plant should i be using for making this salve? Do you know the botanical name perhaps? Many thanks.

[@HeidiVillegas]

Symphytum officinale

[@janicecentrello1555]

Hello Heidi, love your informative videos. Can you tell me where I can purchase chamazulene essential oil.

[@HeidiVillegas]

Hi, Janice! Thank you! As far as the chamazulene, it's a chemical found in the "blue" essential oils that is very supportive of pain and inflammation. So, the essential oils to look for are German chamomile, yarrow, blue tansy, and perhaps some others.

[@joeolsonn80]

Hi Heidi, I love your videos and your energy. I’ve listened to this video a couple times to be sure I understand the amount of oil infused arnica and comfrey for this recipe. I think you used a 1/2 cup arnica and 1/2 cup comfrey and combined them into the pan. Can you confirm this? So you generally make a lot more infused oils and just measure out what you need for any given recipe. Thanks for your time. Jo

[@HeidiVillegas]

Hi, Joe! Yes, that's exactly right! :-) And thank you for watching!💖

[@kathymueller7412]

Heidi, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and talents. I may be confused but when you were infusing didn’t you use a bit of Everclear or do I have that confused with something else? I finally found some arnica and am hoping to make your foot soak for my husband.

[@HeidiVillegas]

Hi, Kathy! When I do a warm infusion in a double boiler, I'll often add a tablespoon or so of high proof alcohol just to help the plants release their constituents a bit more quickly. This isn't necessary, but if you plan on a longer warm infusion, it gives the alcohol a chance to evaporate, too.

[@peteellwanger5110]

I am looking for your video on making the infused oil for your Arnica & Comfrey salve. Could you please let me know how to locate the video please? I enjoyed the above video. Thank you, Pete Ellwanger

[@HeidiVillegas]

Hi, Pete! It's probably in the arnica masterclass inside my Confident Herbalist Tribe community. Here's an article that gives general instructions, and it's across the board for most herbs, including arnica and comfrey: www.healingharvesthomestead.com/home/2016/11/25/how-to-infuse-herbs-in-oils-for-salves-soaps-remedies?rq=infused

[@catherinedremeaux5341]

Thanks a lot, Heidi ! I prepared a comfrey and yarrow salve owing to your video. Could you tell me if it is possible to use it for lips ?

[@HeidiVillegas]

Yes, you can apply to lips, especially if they're cracked....but no arnica.

[@catherinedremeaux5341]

@@HeidiVillegas Thank you Heidi !

[@normaclarke4585]

What are your essential oils ? I have an hearing problem and don’t hear good.

[@HeidiVillegas]

Hi, Norma! Be sure to use the closed captioning (CC) button that KZbin has. This will help.

[@lifesjoyz4724]

Hello Heidi I'm new to essential oils. I enjoy making my own whipped Shea butter. However I have a question. There are times that I see essential oils that say not for use on skin. So I'm guessing they can only be used in a diffuser? Thank you for sharing.

[@HeidiVillegas]

Hmmm....there are very few EO's that can not be used topically, so I'm wondering if they've been adulterated (which is common among low-priced and low quality "oils"). The EO industry can be pretty shady. Some EO's are "hot", which means that great care needs to be taken so you don't exceed the maximum topical dilution level. I help students with all of this. And there are some excellent books out there, too, that are helpful.

[@hoosierpreppingnurse]

Great tutorial. Would you share where you got the Arnica?

[@HeidiVillegas]

I obtain my arnica from a number of places: I grow my own, and sometimes I can find it in the wild, but not often and not enough. I like Reverie Farms and Foster Farms Botanicals, and Starwest has some good product too.

[@hoosierpreppingnurse]

@@HeidiVillegas thank you! I use to buy it from organic creations and bulk Apothecary.

[@juliemitchell4739]

What do you think about Revive Essential oils? They are organic and wild crafted.

[@HeidiVillegas]

I don't have experience with them. It really depends on whether or not they practice sustainability. Wildcrafted plants are often decimated for the almighty dollar. Organic plants are often mono-cropped, leaving the ground worthless. It just depends.... Do they have a personal relationship with the farms and the distillers? Are they aware of the harvest and processing practices of these farms? Is there adulteration involved? These are just some of the questions I ask when I start investigating a company. Then you can make a decision from there.

[@juliemitchell4739]

@@HeidiVillegas Thank you this is very helpful. I would def like to research those mentioned above. I also appreciate the suggestions you have listed.

[@ad-wk2sc]

Thank you!! I'm having difficulties finding Arnica in my country. Can I use other herb to combine itu with comfrey?

[@HeidiVillegas]

You probably have a wonderful substitute growing where you live! I really believe God created everything we need at our fingertips when it comes to medicinal plants. :-) Where are you located?

[@ad-wk2sc]

@@HeidiVillegas I'm in Indonesia, Heidi. Thank you!

[@cookieoriginals8319]

Do you have a link to the carpal tunnel recipe .? I'm excited to try my yarrow in my comfrey , rosemary salve . Newbie

[@HeidiVillegas]

Hi! :-) This is a recipe in my Ditch the Drugstore course. I'll try to put it on here in the next few weeks! :-)

[@mh8112]

I am desperate for my husband. He has necrosis in his left shoulder. At 35 he had necrosis in both his hips and had hem replaced. He is in so much pain with his shoulder right now. Would comfery salve help him in any way? Have you heard of anyone really healing from such a progressive bone loss? I wish i had known about this a year pr two ago..... I just made a comfrey salve today, I am hoping he will be open to trying it, if for nothing else pain reduction? Hoping hoping hoping he can avoid another surgery....

[@HeidiVillegas]

I'm so very sorry about your husband. Unfortunately, social media isn't a place where we can discuss specific health needs--- Please see if you can find an herbalist, functional medicine practitioner, or a real naturopathic doctor (ND) to help him one-on-one if you can. We would need to have a client-herbalist relationship for me to be able to help, and can't promise any kind of cure, treatment, diagnosis or prevention (as these are "medical" in nature.). But with all that said, comfrey may be helpful. You can give it a try! We have an amazing Comfrey Masterclass inside our herbal membership, the Confident Herbalist Tribe, and it's filled with information about how and why it works on the body, with clinical studies. You can also do some research on Google Scholar or the NIH.gov site for clinical studies on necrosis, too. I pray he finds relief!

[@mh8112]

@@HeidiVillegas Love your videos and want to learn so much more. Definitely going to check out the tribe. Thank you for replying!

[@tracymcbee2414]

I am confused on one thing. You did 2 cups of comfrey with an eight cup of alcohol. Then you commented that you put it in a GALLON SIZE jar (that little amount of comfrey?) and filled to the shoulder with oil. Did I hear that right?

[@HeidiVillegas]

No, you didn't hear a couple of things correctly. Please turn on the closed captioning and give it a listen again. I made this video long ago, and I've also done another one more recently, and made the infused oils using different methods. After you do this, please do ask any questions you have for clarification. :-)

[@tracymcbee2414]

@@HeidiVillegas As usual you are full of grace and respect. Will take a listen! Thank you

[@mrfsealah]

Did you use comfrey root or leaf? Thank you!

[@HeidiVillegas]

I used the leaf---the root won't give the beautiful green color, although it is stronger in the tissue healing compounds.

[@planningreelalaska4121]

Hello, do you use arnica leaves or flowers? Also, do you use an olive oil to infuse? Thank you.

[@HeidiVillegas]

Hi! It's the flowers that are used, although if a few leaves get in there, that's ok! :-)

[@doloresenriquez9275]

Do you have a recipe to help a person who had their big toe amputated & stitches removed heal ?

[@HeidiVillegas]

Hi, Dolores! This salve might actually be exactly what you need. I hope the amputee gets better quickly!

[@doloresenriquez9275]

@@HeidiVillegas thank you so much. I greatly appreciate it

[@doloresenriquez9275]

Hello, well its been three weeks and barely had stitches removed. was wondering if you can give me the recipe for the comfrey/arnica along with the essential oils you used?@@HeidiVillegas

[@holly7060]

where do you get the essential oils, i cant find 2 of the 3 you used, i have frankensense but not the other 2. thank you.

[@HeidiVillegas]

I buy from several different companies. If you check the description, the links are there. :-)

[@christydiehl7705]

Is it true that people on blood thinners should avoid using Arnica on their skin?

[@HeidiVillegas]

Arnica supports healthy rejuvenation from bruising. If you're concerned, I wouldn't use it, but the amount of herbal constituent that would enter the bloodstream would be negligible.

[@ruthlantis8898]

I saw that someone asked how much arnica and comfrey. How much oil do you use to put them in? Thank you for this video.

[@ruthlantis8898]

And how much of the arnica and comfrey. You said equal parts, but how much oil and how much of each of these. Thank you.

[@HeidiVillegas]

Hi, Ruth! Fill the jar about halfway full with equal parts dried comfrey leaves and arnica flowers. Fill the jar to within an inch of the top with oil. Allow to infuse for 4-6 weeks. You can read about how to make an herbal infused oil in two different ways (fast and slow) here: www.healingharvesthomestead.com/home/2016/11/25/how-to-infuse-herbs-in-oils-for-salves-soaps-remedies?rq=infuse

[@ruthlantis8898]

@@HeidiVillegas Thank you so much.

[@mariapopova5029]

Hello Heidi :) which part of the Comfrey is best to use for this salve - the roots, or the leaves?

[@HeidiVillegas]

Hi, Maria! I hope you'll join us! 50+ masterclasses and growing...PLUS the student group is not only fun, but super supportive and will help you learn faster! As far as comfrey goes, it's the leaves that I used in this salve and that provide a typical deep green color. This salve turned blue-green because of the yarrow essential oil. :-)

[@mariapopova5029]

@@HeidiVillegas Thank you!

[@juliemitchell4739]

I'm inspired to attempt to make your willow bark tincture and this salve to help my mom with arthritis. I assume there is a method by equal parts if a person wanted to create a smaller or bigger batch? Like say I wanted to create a 4oz or 8oz jar

[@FollowChristNotMan]

Why not have a store where you sell the salves?

[@HeidiVillegas]

Several reasons: 1) the FDA doesn't like it when herbalists both sell and teach. They consider our teaching "marketing", so there's a very fine line to walk. 2) I prefer to empower people to make their own medicines because you learn to adjust the formulas to what your unique body needs. 3) I think most herbal products are WAY over-priced, when you can make a salve for pennies on the dollar. This is a great question, and I should probably make a video on this!

[@AlemineshMekuria]

My dear may I have some please

[@HeidiVillegas]

I don't really sell my herbal preparations, as the FDA doesn't like when herbalists sell and teach....BUT maybe I'll have some in our Grace Garden Apothecary shop at some point. I'm in the process of curating products from other herbalists.

[@roseannethomas1371]

I’d like to purchase all of your books. I am from Chemainus, BC. I don’t know how to go about payments, the only way I can do is get a prepaid Visa card.

[@HeidiVillegas]

Hi, Roseanne! Thank you so much! I would love to publish them with an actual publishing house one day, as it would make the transactions so much easier. At this time, all of my books are part of courses or memberships because it's less expensive this way.

[@roseannethomas1371]

@@HeidiVillegas thank you for your reply. I like watching your videos.

[@ceciliafuentes3299]

Heidi, I know you normally don't share what brand of oils you buy, but I really want to buy a good Helichrysum oil. I have no idea, and those that I think are good are terribly expensive. I am willing to pay for a good one. Help please 🙏 😢

[@HeidiVillegas]

Hi, Cecilia! I put a list of the essential oil companies I recommend in the description of the video. Just click on the "Show more" where the words under the title are, and you'll see the description. If you can't find this, let me know, and I'll put the links in here for you.

[@ceciliafuentes3299]

@@HeidiVillegas thank you.

[@HeidiVillegas]

@@ceciliafuentes3299 ❤️

[@liddiasecrist5313]

❤

[@HeidiVillegas]

💖

[@jameswoodward8202]

I didn’t see the video on how much arnica and how much comfrey

[@HeidiVillegas]

If I recall, it was 50-50

[@carolynfielder8090]

Interested in the herbs and oils used in your carpal tunnel blend?

[@HeidiVillegas]

Hi, Carolyn! Stay tuned! I'll do a video on this soon!

[@jeannedecker964]

Hello, need at making salves. Love your video and recipes look great. However, I read that Comfrey plant is illegal to grow in the US. Is this correct?

[@HeidiVillegas]

I don't think so? Many people I know grow it for many reasons. It's a great plant!

[@topaz9737]

Is there a written recipe?

[@HeidiVillegas]

I have hundreds in my student books!

[@colorcolorwad1202]

would this help with a seroma?

[@HeidiVillegas]

It may help somewhat with the inflammation, but this is a condition you should discuss with a medical doctor.

[@janicecohoon9674]

How do you keep your salves from going grainy?

[@HeidiVillegas]

Hi, Janice! Grainy salves are often caused when butters are used. You can avoid grainy salves by using a very low heat to melt everything together, as well as cooling on the counter instead of the fridge.

[@janicecohoon9674]

@@HeidiVillegas thanks so much for your help!

[@carolynfielder8090]

How much comfrey to arnica herb ratio did you start with?

[@HeidiVillegas]

I used equal parts for this salve.

[@deborahtaylor2624]

Do you have a store

[@HeidiVillegas]

Hi, Deborah....I don't at the moment. I'm working on one, though!

[@doloresenriquez9275]

Where can I find the exact recipe?

[@HeidiVillegas]

Hi, Dolores---I have hundreds of recipes on my website and all over in my school--SO many. If you are a student, please ask inside the student community because I have people there who will know what it is and help you.

[@doloresenriquez9275]

@@HeidiVillegas I wish I could be a student, hopefully obe day. Thank you

[@doloresenriquez9275]

Would like to know how to get hold of a student for the exact recipe. Unfortunately I m not in the financial means of signing up for your group. If unable to share please let me know

[@doloresenriquez9275]

​@HeidiVillegas I have looked in your website and cannot locate your comfrey arnica salve recipe as I was told would find it there. I guess it's time for me to move ove to a person that really wants to help, since you cannot.

[@mariacabral4344]

Need to buy seeds

[@HeidiVillegas]

I like Strictly Medicinals--

[@dlkp2424]

Could i add calendula into this? And will it be safe for minor cuts & eczema?

[@HeidiVillegas]

You could add calendula. This salve isn't the first I'd turn to for minor cuts or eczema though. I'd go with herbs with high levels of antimicrobial activity such as thyme for the first aid. For the eczema, you'd want something to soothe the skin and of course....try to get to the root cause. Here's a recipe you may enjoy, and there are over 200+ more recipes in my Ditch the Drugstore course, which covers everything a family herbalist might want (with customizations for unique family members) in their natural home apothecary. healingharvesthomestead.com/home/2018/5/16/how-to-make-an-herbal-anti-itch-salve-or-balm-great-for-bug-bites-dry-itchy-skin-allergic-reactions-more