How to Make Comfrey Leaf Tincture

Comfrey is a flowering perennial herb with long, deep-green leaves and roots that resemble a turnip plant. Comfrey leaf tincture is a common topical treatment for relief from bruises, sprains, cuts, boils and swelling. Unfortunately, purchasing a comfrey leaf tincture from your local natural grocer can be expensive. You can purchase dried comfrey leaves and make your own tincture, in larger quantities, for a fraction of the cost.

Things You'll Need

• 2 cups dried comfrey leaves
• Two 32-oz. glass jars
• 2 cups 100-proof vodka
• Cheesecloth

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Instructions

• 1

  Place 2 cups of crushed comfrey leaves into a 32-oz. glass jar. If you do not have dried comfrey available, spread several fresh leaves in a thin layer on a sheet of cooking-grade parchment paper. Allow the leaves to dry for one week.

• 2

  Pour 2 cups of 100-proof vodka over the comfrey leaves and seal the jar tightly.

• 3

  Place the jar into a dark cupboard and leave it to set for one month, undisturbed. This infuses the alcohol with the comfrey's essence, extracting all chemical compounds and oils from the leaves.

• 4

  Open the jar and place a sheet of cheesecloth over the mouth. Hold the cheesecloth over the mouth of the jar and pour the liquid into a separate jar. The cheesecloth will strain out all of the comfrey leaves.

• 5

  Seal the jar containing the tincture and store it in a dark, cool place for up to one year.