Comfrey

Symphytum officinale

Comfrey is a perennial with large, alternate, dark-green hairy leaves and small, purple, bell-shaped flowers. The white mucilaginous root is black on the outside. Comfrey spreads quickly, and a new plant can be started by planting a piece of root. This is a good plant to have around to wrap on sprains, strains, torn ligaments, and cartilage. Its nickname is “knitbone,” as it quickly heals wounds and prevents scarring after a wound is closed and free of infection. Note: for external use only.

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