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Comfrey
Symphytum officinale
Photo by Kathryn Higgins
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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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