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Comfrey
Leaves: oval, pointed, tongue shaped leaf, marbled with green and yellow
Flowers: flowers range from blue to pink to white, and bloom in the spring
Root: 2-3 cm long, black on the outside and white inside
Height: 1 to 1.5m
Locations: likes damp grasslands, river banks, and woodlands.
Harvest: root dug in spring or autumn and split down middle, leaves dried slowly, mature leaves harvested late in season.
Danger: Do not use on dirty wounds. Use for a short time only.
Healer use: Poultices of the leaves and root are used to speed healing of wounds, bruises, ulcers, and sores, as well as reducing swelling. They are also used to treat various skin problems and to prevent infection. Externally, it aids in tissue regeneration, though on large wounds it can cause scarring. When wounds are large, the patient should drink a tea made from the leaves, though it should not be taken for long periods. The tea also aids inflamed, ulcerated digestive tracts and eases coughs. Do not subject to high temperatures. Comfrey breaks down under boiling and becomes useless as a herbal medication. Infusions should be made at more moderate temperatures. The leaves and root can be infused and added to a lotion to soften skin. To make an oil for skin inflammations, cut clean, dry leaves into small 1 inch squares; put into a clean, dark jar; and store unopened for two turns. Comfrey can also be used to treat hemorrhoids, internal bleeding, torn ligaments, varicose veins, throat inflammation, bronchitis, asthma, sinusitis, and insect bites.
Cooking use: The steamed leaves make a good salad, but should not be eaten regularly.
Other uses: The leaves produce a brown wool dye.
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Flowers: flowers range from blue to pink to white, and bloom in the spring
Root: 2-3 cm long, black on the outside and white inside
Height: 1 to 1.5m
Locations: likes damp grasslands, river banks, and woodlands.
Harvest: root dug in spring or autumn and split down middle, leaves dried slowly, mature leaves harvested late in season.
Danger: Do not use on dirty wounds. Use for a short time only.
Healer use: Poultices of the leaves and root are used to speed healing of wounds, bruises, ulcers, and sores, as well as reducing swelling. They are also used to treat various skin problems and to prevent infection. Externally, it aids in tissue regeneration, though on large wounds it can cause scarring. When wounds are large, the patient should drink a tea made from the leaves, though it should not be taken for long periods. The tea also aids inflamed, ulcerated digestive tracts and eases coughs. Do not subject to high temperatures. Comfrey breaks down under boiling and becomes useless as a herbal medication. Infusions should be made at more moderate temperatures. The leaves and root can be infused and added to a lotion to soften skin. To make an oil for skin inflammations, cut clean, dry leaves into small 1 inch squares; put into a clean, dark jar; and store unopened for two turns. Comfrey can also be used to treat hemorrhoids, internal bleeding, torn ligaments, varicose veins, throat inflammation, bronchitis, asthma, sinusitis, and insect bites.
Cooking use: The steamed leaves make a good salad, but should not be eaten regularly.
Other uses: The leaves produce a brown wool dye.
See Also: No articles yet
Referenced By: No articles yet