Mountain Herb Estate - COMFREY (Symphytum officinalis)

Plant Information

Common Name: COMFREY
Scientific Name: Symphytum officinalis
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Description:

Perennial
Sun / semi-shade.
Grow also in moist shady places

Culinary Uses:

Cook young leaves as a vegetable
Add sparingly to salad (sparingly)

Parts Used:

Leaves and flowers

Medicinal Uses. It is said that:

Leaves and tops - externally - sprains, arthritic joints and injuries
Treats wounds, abrasions rheumatism, muscular complaints, bruises and sprained or twisted joints
Cream: Use for nappy rash, ulcers, osteoarthritis, muscle damage
Syrup: For dry coughs, stubborn thick phlegm
Root: varicose ulcers, stubborn wounds

Other Uses:

Excellent for garden compost

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