Description: COMFREY LEAVES DRIED HERB, 4 Oz, Organic, Medicinal Herb, For Tea / Tincture. Dried Comfrey, Symphytum officinale, Medicinal Herb, Perennial Plant, OrganicEasy to grow. Pricey and difficult to come by.Variety known and used for centuries. Purple, rose or white flowers. Comfrey is a perennial herb with hairy leaves and bell-shaped flowers. Native to Europe, growing in damp, grassy places, this ancient medicinal herb was once thought to protect travelers on their journeys. Comfrey should be termed as a 'super-plant' it can be used as a medicinal herb, tea, vegetable, animal feed and green manure. Tall and wide spreading, it reaches a height of 60 to 90cm. With large, coarse leaves and flowers which are blue or creamy white grow in spikes and bloom all summer. It is easy to grow, spreads rapidly once established and lives for many years. Comfrey has been used for centuries as a healing herb. Both the roots and the leaves are used. It is one of the best plants to use for healing wounds. It contains a substance called 'allantoin' which stimulates cell proliferation that will speed up the healing process. This substance is now synthesized in the pharmaceutical industry and used in healing creams. It is very important that any wound be well cleaned and infection removed before applying any home made poultices or creams since comfrey can heal the outer skin very rapidly which could seal in any deeper infection. Ointments made from Comfrey can be applied to the skin to heal bruises, cuts, sprains, sores, eczema and varicose veins. It is also used to treat more deep seated problems such as pulled muscles and ligaments, fractures, osteoarthritis and broken bones.The internal use of comfrey also spans centuries. It has long been used to treat many stomach complaints especially ulcers. The positive health-promoting properties of the plant most likely far outweigh any possible disbenefits, especially if only the younger leaves are used. Recently, with the advent of more research. there has been a resurgence in the use of comfrey and it is being added to many herbal remedies once again. Consult a trained herbalist before consuming too much of the plant.
Price: 12.99 USD
Location: Republic, Ohio
End Time: 2024-12-29T18:19:51.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Formulation: Leaves
Active Ingredients: Comfrey
Type: Herb
Item Weight: 4 oz
Brand: Natures Potions Ltd
Features: Food Grade, Natural, Organic
