~~ The Magic of Comfrey ~~
The medicinal use of comfrey dates back to the ancient Greeks and possibly as far back as the Middle Ages. A popular anti-inflammatory (reducing swelling and pain) for a number of maladies, comfrey was a common garden plant in the 1700’s and 1800’s. As a poultice, comfrey is second to none to help heal wounds, reduce scars, relieve eye strain, reduce hemorrhoids, relax sore joints, muscles and it is known to relieve arthritis pain. As a tea, comfrey has a number of benefits for digestive and urinary health and to relieve congestion. Even today, having comfrey in the garden is an extraordinary medicinal herb to have on hand when you need it most.
There are several ways to make a poultice with comfrey. The leaves are often dried, crushed and heated with oil. The warm mixture can then be wrapped in gauze to apply to the site and reapplied as needed. Some preparations are elaborate while others are more simple. Comfrey can also be used in a sitz bath, as a tea, or even as a gargle to relieve hoarseness, sore throats, or bleeding gums. Taken internally, it is used moderately and with liver supporting herbs. For more information on uses and directions for proper preparation, please go to the Grow Network.
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Source:
Sexton, Scott, Grow Network. 10 Medicinal Uses for Comfrey: Wound Healer, Muscles Relaxer, ulcer Treatment, Eyewash and More. 7 February 2020 https://thegrownetwork.com/comfrey/
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These plants are not drugs and are not used to treat, diagnose, prevent or cure any disease.
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