Comfrey Plant
“Symphytum officinale”
Plant Availability: From Early Spring to Late Autumn
Pot Size: 1L
Benefits
With a history of traditional use stretching back thousands of years, Comfrey has been cultivated as a healing herb since at least 400 BCE. The Greeks and Romans commonly used Comfrey to stop heavy bleeding, treat bronchial problems and heal wounds and broken bones. Poultices were made for external wounds and tea was consumed for internal ailments. Comfrey roots and leaves contain allantoin, a substance that helps new skin cells grow, along with other substances that reduce inflammation and keep skin healthy. Comfrey ointments have been used to heal bruises as well as pulled muscles and ligaments, fractures, sprains, strains, and osteoarthritis.
Uses
Comfrey is typically used to make compresses, poultices, ointments and salves to be applied topically.The leaves can be used to make tea. The dried leaves have a much lower pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA) content than the fresh leaves or the roots.
Growing Conditions
Season: Spring to Late Autumn/ Perennial
Soil: Rich and well draining
Watering: Water regularly
Position: Full sun in the cooler months, part shade otherwise
Fertilizing: Compost, Manure, Liquid feed
Use: Comfrey is typically used to make compresses, poultices, ointments and salves to be applied topically. The leaves can be used to make compost tea. It has been proven to improve the condition of the soil just by growing
Growing tips: Vigorous Grower will spread by roots, best to be grown in pots
Companion Plants: Comfrey should ideally be grown as a stand alone plant as it grows quite large and can be invasive.
CAUTIONS:
Pregnant and nursing mothers should not use Comfrey.
If you are taking pharmaceutical medications, please consult your Healthcare Practitioner before using Comfrey.
“Symphytum officinale”
Plant Availability: From Early Spring to Late Autumn
Pot Size: 1L
Benefits
With a history of traditional use stretching back thousands of years, Comfrey has been cultivated as a healing herb since at least 400 BCE. The Greeks and Romans commonly used Comfrey to stop heavy bleeding, treat bronchial problems and heal wounds and broken bones. Poultices were made for external wounds and tea was consumed for internal ailments. Comfrey roots and leaves contain allantoin, a substance that helps new skin cells grow, along with other substances that reduce inflammation and keep skin healthy. Comfrey ointments have been used to heal bruises as well as pulled muscles and ligaments, fractures, sprains, strains, and osteoarthritis.
Uses
Comfrey is typically used to make compresses, poultices, ointments and salves to be applied topically.The leaves can be used to make tea. The dried leaves have a much lower pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA) content than the fresh leaves or the roots.
Growing Conditions
Season: Spring to Late Autumn/ Perennial
Soil: Rich and well draining
Watering: Water regularly
Position: Full sun in the cooler months, part shade otherwise
Fertilizing: Compost, Manure, Liquid feed
Use: Comfrey is typically used to make compresses, poultices, ointments and salves to be applied topically. The leaves can be used to make compost tea. It has been proven to improve the condition of the soil just by growing
Growing tips: Vigorous Grower will spread by roots, best to be grown in pots
Companion Plants: Comfrey should ideally be grown as a stand alone plant as it grows quite large and can be invasive.
CAUTIONS:
Pregnant and nursing mothers should not use Comfrey.
If you are taking pharmaceutical medications, please consult your Healthcare Practitioner before using Comfrey.
“Symphytum officinale”
Plant Availability: From Early Spring to Late Autumn
Pot Size: 1L
Benefits
With a history of traditional use stretching back thousands of years, Comfrey has been cultivated as a healing herb since at least 400 BCE. The Greeks and Romans commonly used Comfrey to stop heavy bleeding, treat bronchial problems and heal wounds and broken bones. Poultices were made for external wounds and tea was consumed for internal ailments. Comfrey roots and leaves contain allantoin, a substance that helps new skin cells grow, along with other substances that reduce inflammation and keep skin healthy. Comfrey ointments have been used to heal bruises as well as pulled muscles and ligaments, fractures, sprains, strains, and osteoarthritis.
Uses
Comfrey is typically used to make compresses, poultices, ointments and salves to be applied topically.The leaves can be used to make tea. The dried leaves have a much lower pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA) content than the fresh leaves or the roots.
Growing Conditions
Season: Spring to Late Autumn/ Perennial
Soil: Rich and well draining
Watering: Water regularly
Position: Full sun in the cooler months, part shade otherwise
Fertilizing: Compost, Manure, Liquid feed
Use: Comfrey is typically used to make compresses, poultices, ointments and salves to be applied topically. The leaves can be used to make compost tea. It has been proven to improve the condition of the soil just by growing
Growing tips: Vigorous Grower will spread by roots, best to be grown in pots
Companion Plants: Comfrey should ideally be grown as a stand alone plant as it grows quite large and can be invasive.
CAUTIONS:
Pregnant and nursing mothers should not use Comfrey.
If you are taking pharmaceutical medications, please consult your Healthcare Practitioner before using Comfrey.
