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An honest Kopanice-style rub made from comfrey root
A tincture made from comfrey root and lavender flowers, genuine and honest, from Kopanice. It is intended for external use as a traditional Kopanice-style rub: you massage it into a strained back, knees, elbows, neck or lower back. Compared with ointments and gels, the herbal substances dissolved in alcohol are more concentrated and easily penetrate the skin.
4.7 out of 528 ratings
comfrey rootwith lavender flowers
external use only35% alcohol
EUour own production
Who it's for
For backs, knees and elbows that carry a lot
You are looking for a traditional herbal rub for a strained back, knees, elbows, neck or lower back.
You are an athlete, you work a lot with your hands, or you want care for older relatives in the family.
You like herbs from Kopanice and simple care that you massage in and leave to work.
The tincture is for external use only and is not for drinking. Do not use it on open wounds or mucous membranes, or in the eyes. Not suitable for children.
Use comfrey for no more than 20 days in a row. If swelling, redness or pain persists, see a doctor.
What it does for you
A herb our grandmothers already knew
Comfrey is a traditional herb for strained muscles and joints, one our ancestors already knew.
The massage brings a feeling of comfort to knees, elbows, back and neck as you move.
In alcohol, the herbal substances are dissolved and bound, which is why they are more concentrated than in ointments and gels.
The tincture easily penetrates the skin the skin and leaves no greasy film.
Lavender gently scents the tincture.
Customers praise its pleasant consistency, gentle scent and how well it absorbs.
Meticulously processed plant extracts for high quality and purity, every drop carefully selected.
Herbs: comfrey root and lavender flowers
Comfrey, root
Symphytum Officinale
one of the best-known herbs, already known to our ancestors
a plant up to a metre tall with pinkish-purple flowers, growing by streams, ponds and in damp meadows
the root was once grated and applied as a compress, which is where the Czech name kostival comes from
an essential part of home care in Kopanice
Lavender, flower
Lavandula Angustifolia
complements comfrey in traditional herbal care
gently scents the tincture
a moment of massage that smells of herbs
Other active ingredients
Alcohol 35%AlcoholDraws out and binds the herbal substances, so they are concentrated in the tincture.
How to use
Three steps of the Kopanice-style rub
1Put a little tincture into your palm or directly onto the area that needs care.
2Massage it into the skin and leave it to work.
3Apply no more than 5 times per minute, no more than 5 times a day and for a maximum of 20 days.
What to expect
What you will feel during the massage
As you apply itThe tincture spreads and absorbs easily. You'll notice the gentle scent of lavender and herbs.
After a few daysThe massage becomes a small ritual for your back, knees or elbows. Customers come back to the tincture and order it again. Every body is different.
“I'm happy with the product, … it has a pleasant consistency, a gentle scent and absorbs well.”
Who's behind it
Family business, our own production in the EU
Comfrey was the first tincture I ever blended. Our grandmothers and their grandmothers knew its value; they gathered it and used it in home care.
PatrikPatrikco-founder of Panakeia, tinctures
Together with Patrik: Erika (development and production), Albi (marketing) and Martina (help with choosing).
Storage: at room temperature, away from heat sources and direct sunlight
Caution: For external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes. Avoid open wounds. Do not use if you are sensitive to any of the ingredients in this product. The product is not suitable for children. Keep out of the reach of children. Cosmetic product.
Responsible person: PANAKEIA SK s.r.o., Žabinská 2, 911 05 Trenčín
Questions
What you ask most often
Can I take the tincture internally?
No. It is a cosmetic product for external use only; it is applied to the skin.
How do I use it?
Apply it to the area that needs care, massage it in and leave it to work. No more than 5 times per minute, no more than 5 times a day and for a maximum of 20 days.
Why a tincture and not an ointment?
Herbal substances dissolved and bound in alcohol are more concentrated and easily penetrate the skin. What's more, the tincture leaves no greasy film.
Where is it most often applied?
It is a traditional Kopanice-style rub for a strained back, knees, elbows, neck or lower back, not just for older people and athletes. Customers also combine it with a herbal balm.
Where does comfrey get its Czech name?
Comfrey root was once grated and applied as a compress. That is exactly how it got its Czech name.
How much alcohol does it contain?
35%. That is why it is intended for external use only and is not suitable for open wounds and mucous membranes.
Is it suitable for children?
No, the product is not suitable for children. Keep it out of their reach.
Will it replace a visit to the doctor?
No. It is herbal skin care. If swelling, redness or pain persists, see a doctor.
Your routine
Herbs from Kopanice for the body
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Back, knees, elbowsComfrey & Lavender Tincture, right here
