It is the oldest herb which is being been cultivated since 400 BC. Greeks and Roman used comfrey to prevent the flow of heavy bleeding, healing of wounds, injuries and treatment of bronchial problems and fractured bones. Comfrey also helps faster growth of cells.
The aloe comfrey gel is prepared from unheated aloe Vera. Aloe comfrey gel is 100% pure and safe and is used for the treatment and soothing of burns, itches, pimples, rashes, abrasions, cankers, eczema and sunburns. Aloe comfrey gel is also used as an everyday skin freshener.
Comfrey lotions and salves are commonly used, and the salves and lotions are applied to broken bones and wounds. Comfrey lotions and salves contain promising properties of healing bones and other skin lesions. One of the vital ingredients of comfrey lotions and salves is the comfrey leaf. The comfrey lotions and salves are used for the treatment of many diseases and disorders like healing, ulcers, skin wounds etc.
Growing comfrey in damp soil and in a partially shady area give the best results in terms of its growth. Growing comfrey in full sunshine with excellent and well watered soils is quite healthy.
Comfrey seeds should be sowed in a pot having an ample room for growth. The comfrey seeds should be hardly covered and the soil temperature should be at 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Comfrey tea is obtained from comfrey leaves and is not harmful to be used internally. Rather comfrey tea usage is encouraged for treatment and healing of gut, arthritis, rheumatism, and upset stomach.
Comfrey root is used as a pain reliever. Comfrey root is effective in healing of fractures bones, sprains and marks, lessens swelling and edema, and supports the rapid and vigorous healing and growth of skin and tissue cells. Comfrey roots are also consummated in the treatment of several diseases and disorders like hemorrhages, diarrhea, dysentery, internal ulcers, glandular disorders, chronic coughs, bronchitis and gout, sore gums, inflammations, fractures etc.
There are slight dangers of comfrey and its consumption. Patients suffering from liver disorders and diseases are not advised to take internal consumption of comfrey. Also prescription of comfrey to pregnant or nursing women is also not advisable and is rather prohibited.
Comfrey leaf has historical benefits of healing bones, injuries and wounds. Comfrey leaf is also effective to treat internal infections and diseases like arthritis and ulcers. The use of comfrey leaf in Chinese medicine extends over a period of more than 2000 years.
The elements of comfrey leaf consists of tannins, rosmarinic acid, allantoin, steroidal saponins, mucilage, inulin, pyrrolizidine alkaloids, Gum, Carotene, Glycosides, Sugars, Beta-sitosterol, Triterpenoids, Vitamin B-12, Protein, Zinc. Comfrey leaf is an important element used in many herbal pastes, lotions, salves, decoctions, poultices and in cosmetics.
Comfrey herb is one of the most remarkably effective and valuable medicine known to botanical world. The comfrey herb constitutes certain medicinal properties and element such as anodyne which helps relieve pain; astringent which supports the contraction of tissues; demulcent which is helpful is smoothing mucous membrane on contact. Comfrey herb also constitutes diuretic properties, and also serves as soothing ointment, controlling blood flow and bleeding, and first aid for injuries and wounds. All in all, comfrey herb has positive and useful effects on all parts of the body.
Comfrey herb is used for centuries as bone-knitter, wound-healer and for strengthening the pituitary gland. It also helps in maintaining the calcium-phosphorus balance, secretion of pepsin, helps in digestion, healers of respiratory system. Comfrey herb can be used both internally and externally.
Comfrey plant is perennial and native to North America, Europe, and western parts of Siberia. It grows in moist and watery areas. The rootstock of the comfrey plant if fleshy, plump cleft and white internally. The angular system of the comfrey plant grows up to the height of three feet and splits near the top. The leaves are large, oblong in shape, rough and are covered with short hairs. The flowers of the comfrey plant bloom from May to August and are whitish and pale purple in color. The fruit is located at the bottom of the calyx and contains four small nuts.
Comfrey plant as a feed is extremely useful and remarkable. In addition to its medicinal properties, comfrey plant is an outstanding feed for poultry. Chickens and Geese feed on comfrey quite well. Comfrey plant as a feed is useful and can be dried and fed as ‘hay’ to chickens.
