Comparison of Vulnerary Herbs

Compare and contrast the three vulnerary herbs that you used this week. How would you describe their individual “personalities” for wound /skin healing?
 

o    The three herbs this week (comfrey, cottonwood, witch hazel) were all very different to me, even though they are all similar in regards to action. Comfrey and cottonwood seem more nourishing, probably because they penetrate deeper to assist in musculoskeletal healing as well as skin healing. Witch hazel is more of a superficial herb in my opinion, and works well when dealing with venous problems in the skin. Comfrey felt the most mild to me, and was the most gentle. The essential oils in the cottonwood were very harsh and didn’t feel good on my damaged skin. However, the scent is incredible and the oil felt wonderful on healthy (but dry) skin. I will be using the comfrey in the future for minor abrasions, and the cottonwood for dry skin (and maybe bruises). I didn’t like the drying and tightening effects of witch hazel, and will be reserving it for things like varicose veins or hemorrhoids, not every day use.