Comfrey

Description:
Comfrey is a hardy perennial with large coarse leaves. Comfrey grows quickly and the leaves can be used as mulch or fertilizer. Very easy herb to grow.

Growing:
  • ​perennial
  • part shade
  • moist ​well draining soil
  • moderate water
  • harvest: roots & leaves

Health benefits:​
  • relieves aches and pains externally
  • Heals broken bones
  • Increases cell production, causing wounds, burns and other skin trauma to heal rapidly
  • Tension, inflammation, sore muscles

Safety:
  • DO NOT EAT! EXTERNAL USE ONLY!
  • avoid open wounds

How to use?​​
  • compresses
  • creams, lotions & salves
  • infused oils

Notes:
  • nutrient accumulator
  • a must have permaculture plant
  • leaves works great as mulch
  • hairs on leaves could irritate skin, wear gloves
  • has a deep tap root and can become invasive
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