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It is important to note that Comfrey is not to be taken internally as it could cause liver damage. It is rich in calcium, potassium, phosphorus.

Today Comfrey is almost solely grown for its ornamental properties and for its use as a wonderful natural fertilizer and compost activator when steeped in water it is a must have for the organic gardener. Common Comfrey is best known as culinary herb used to make teas and poultices out of its leaves.

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Herb UsageĬomfrey has long been known as a medicinal herb, and it was cultivated by the Greeks and Romans for its powerful properties. Comfrey was historically used to treat a wide variety of ailments ranging from bronchial problems, broken bones, sprains, arthritis, gastric and varicose ulcers, severe burns, acne and other skin conditions. Be careful if you use an ointment containing comfrey (see How to Take It section), and never use comfrey on broken skin. The bell-shaped flowers which appear in spring and summer, are a pinky-mauve colour and will attract bees to your garden. Then use this liquid on any plant that needs nourishment: once a week for tomatoes, chillies, aubergines. This hardy perennial grows 60cm - 1.2m, and will flourish in almost any soil type and situation, and as it is such a vigorous plant, it needs very little encouragement to grow well. Cut the leaves 5cm from the ground, fill a container, add the water and wait four weeks. Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) organic Plant height approx.: 30 60 cm Flowering time: JulyJuneMay Flower colour: PinkVioletWhite Root system : Deep roots. It has a myriad of uses, and Comfrey is one of the most useful plants you can grow in your garden. Tough vigorous perennial plant grows 2-3 feet tall, has attractive purple flowers and large long hairy leaves. Comfrey(Symphytum Officinale)Herb in 1L PotĬomfrey (also known as comphrey) is a native herb in Britain.

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