Comfrey Root Cut

Product Details: Plant Classification. Common Comfrey (Symphytum officinale L.)

Common Name:

• English: Comfrey is also known as Knitbone due to its traditional use in promoting wound healing and tissue repair.
• Known also as:The following plants are commonly known by various names: Consolide maggiore, Gum Plant, Healing Herb, Knit Bone, Nipbone, Black Root, Common Comfrey, and Salsify.

Habitat: The European and Asian regions.

Origin: Hungary

Harvested: Origin: Wild or Cultivated

Part used: Root

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Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) Comfrey is a perennial plant with a large, spreading root system and coarse, tuberous roots. It grows 1-3 feet tall and has a spread of 0.75-3 feet. The stems are hairy and have egg-shaped or lance-shaped leaves with wavy edges. Larger, pointed basal leaves can reach up to 8 inches in length, while smaller upper leaves are decurrent. Mature stems develop wing-like features. In mid-spring to early summer, the plant produces white, pink, or purple flowers that resemble bluebells and grow in drooping clusters.

The plant has an upright growth habit and its stems and leaves are covered with coarse hairs. The root system consists of a main stem with branching roots that are fibrous and fleshy, measuring about 1 inch or less in diameter and up to 12 inches long. Internally, the roots are smooth and pale-colored.

The lower leaves of this plant are large, measuring up to 10 inches in length, and have an oval shape. They feature coarse hairs on their surface, which can cause irritation if touched.

Comfrey has been cultivated for medicinal purposes since 400 BC. It was introduced to America by early immigrants in the 1600s, where it has since naturalized along roadsides and in waste areas across much of the country. The plant's ability to repair bone fractures earned it the common name "Knitbone," reflecting its remarkable healing properties. Its botanical name, Symphytum, translates to "to unite."

There is ongoing debate about its suitability for internal consumption. Most experts agree that these plants are hazardous if ingested.

How to use:

For use on external surfaces only.

Herbs such as leaves and roots can be used to create topical treatments like poultices, warm compresses, or cold packs.

Precautions: 

Before using this herbal product, consult a qualified healthcare professional if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication.

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