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Comfrey
Family:
Boraginaceae |
Latin Name:
Symphytum officinale |
Description
Upright, leafy perennial, 3-5 feet high. It has rhizomes that are black outside, white inside, and contain a juicy, mucilaginous substance that gives the plant its nickname "slippery root". Blue, yellow, or whitish flowers grouped on short racemes. Produces four nutlets.
Common Uses
It is excellent for promoting the healing of bones, muscles, and other tissues. It has been used to stop internal bleeding and externally for the same purpose when dealing with wounds. WARNING: DISCUSS WITH HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE USING AS IT MAY CAUSE LIVER DAMAGE. DO NOT USE IF PREGNANT.
History
Henry Doubleday envisioned that comfrey could save the world from hunger, and after the suffering of the Irish potato famine of 1840, he started a foundation to research and promote its use to prevent future famines. His association was still publishing pamphlets and books on comfrey into the 1990s.
Products Containing this Ingredient
Comfrey Leaf, Cert. Organic, Comfrey Ointment / Smoothe Skin, Comfrey Root, Cert. Organic, Complete Tissue Formula Ointment (BF&C), Lip Balm, Burts Beeswax Stick, Lip Balm, Burts Beeswax Tin, Rash Formula Ointment (CMM Ointment), Wanita’s Sunwheel Tea, Women's GoldŽ
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