Comfrey

Known Location

Fort Hold

Growth form:

Oval, pointed leaf is marbled with green and yellow. Flowers range from blue to pink to white and bloom in spring. The plants grow to 120cm.

General habitat:

Likes damp grasslands, river banks and woodlands.

Uses:

medicinal herb, used for burns, coughs

Outside Info:

The leaf contains vitamins and minerals that speeds cell renewal of damaged muscles and broken bones. The leaf tea aids inflamed, ulcerated digestive tracts and eases coughs. Leaf poultice reduces swelling and bruising around sprains and arthritic joints. Comfrey speeds healing of cuts, bruises, open sores, and eczema. Internal use of roots and large amounts of leaves should be avoided. The leaf and root can be infused and added to a bath or lotion to soften skin. To make an 'oil' for eczema and skin inflammations, cut clean, dry leaves into 1" squares, put in a clean, dark jar, and store unopened for 2 years. Decant into a small container.