How to make lithospermum oil

There are generally three ways to prepare lithospermum oil. We can use the processing method, the steaming method, and the decocting method. The effect of comfrey oil is very powerful. We can use comfrey oil in many occasions, so can we make comfrey oil ourselves? Many hospitals use homemade comfrey oil, so can we make comfrey oil at home for ourselves and our families to use?

The most common application of lithospermum oil is in traumatic infections. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, lithospermum oil has the effects of cooling blood and activating blood circulation, and can remove blood stasis and reduce swelling. From the perspective of Western medicine, lithospermum oil has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, and can promote wound healing.

The ratio of lithospermum to oil is generally 1:3

1. Brewing method.

Use rapeseed oil or sesame oil (you can also use virgin olive oil) to add an appropriate amount of comfrey and soak for more than two weeks.

The disadvantages of this method are: it takes the longest time

The advantage is that the loss of medicinal ingredients of Lithospermum officinale is minimal.

2. Steaming method.

Use rapeseed oil or sesame oil to soak an appropriate amount of comfrey for more than an hour, then steam it in a steamer for 30 minutes to an hour. Prevent water vapor from entering the oil during steaming, and keep the container containing the oil covered.

This method takes less time and results in less loss of medicinal ingredients in Lithospermum officinale.

3. Frying method.

Boil rapeseed oil or sesame oil, put the comfrey in, and let it cool.

Advantages: Shortest time

The disadvantage is that the medicinal ingredients of lithospermum are lost the most.

The above article introduces what comfrey oil is. We know that comfrey oil is generally used a lot in traumatic infections. Comfrey oil has powerful effects and is widely used. Comfrey oil can have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits, can inhibit the spread of bacteria, and can remove blood stasis and relieve pain. The above article also introduces the method of making comfrey oil.