Comfrey is a herb that for a variety of reasons has been downplayed over the years. Some herbalists do not use it at all. I have never been afraid to use comfrey Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) is an attractive ornamental plant used in gardening and medicine. It is called knitbone or boneset, referring to the bone-like growth of its roots. It is believed it heals bones
Comfrey is used as an ornamental plant in the garden It has beautiful clusters of flowers The flowers of comfrey bloom in late spring to early winter. Depending on the variety, it may have purple, creamy yellow, or white blossoms
Comfrey has many medicinal uses.
Generally, comfrey is mostly used for:
• Skin sores and irritations, wounds, eczema, sunburn • Insect bites, sting, bedsores • Sprains and broken bones, fractures • Joint and muscle pain • Contusions • Chest congestion • Heavy menses • Gout • Mouth and gum diseases
I have seen an elderly German gentleman with a catheter in place use comfrey through the urinary catheter to stop the bleeding from the bladder.
Although comfrey was ingested traditionally, recent studies discovered its toxicity. Take it as a precaution and avoid taking comfrey orally. THIS IS WHY MOST INDIVIDUALS DO NOT USE COMFREY