Comfrey and Hypericum– a fantastic general purpose healing cream for bruises, bashes, strains, sprains and minor neuralgias. If you only want one cream in your first aid box, this is the most versatile!
Comfrey was traditionally used for treating bruses and broken bones, and now we know why - the plant contains large quantities on allantoin - a substance proven to increase skin and bone healing (hence it is found in lots of expensive skin creams!). The modern usage of Hypericum, or St John's Wort is for enhancing mood but traditionally the blood red oil this plant produces was used for healing deep wounds where there might be physical nerve damage. The cream is further enhanced with a small amount of organic Lavender essential oil - soothing, healing and anti-inflammatory.
Warning: Hypericum oil can cause photosensitivity in strong sunlight - do not use before sunbathing. Available in 60g or economy sized 120g amber glass jars.
