Comfrey

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(Symphytum officinale) A perennial plant with coarse rough green leaves growing to between 2-3 feet tall. Comfrey has a small bell-shaped white, cream, purple or pink flower through the summer months. Sow in early spring in final position. Thin to between 12-18 inches apart.


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Comfrey is rich in Allantoin, helpful for inflammatory conditions, wounds, and skin eruptions. A comforting blend of Comfrey infusion, extract and leaves. Comprises of a blend of coconut, olive, palm, sunflower and canola oils, with castor oil and shea butter for added richness. The natural colour is obtained by infusion of the plant, along with the speckled effect by the addition of leaves.

Comfrey is one of natures greatest medicinal herbs and has been used since about 400 BC as a healing herb. Throughout the ages Comfrey has acquired an unrivalled reputation as a healing herb. Greeks and Romans used comfrey to stop heavy bleeding, treat bronchial problems, and heal wounds and broken bones. Indeed, its name derives from the Latin "conferre", meaning 'bring together' or 'grow together'. In Medieval times, Comfrey’s reputation for knitting broken bones flourished and it was commonly referred to as knitbone and often called the heal-all herb, it is also now very popular for arthritic pain. Comfrey ointment is an amazing all round healer famed for aiding rapid healing for a vast array of skin injuries, broken bones and bone fractures. Comfrey's most important ingredient is the substance allatoin. Allatoin is believed to be a cell proliferator, able to strengthen skin tissue, promoting the growth and multiplication of cells and thus speeding healing. This Comfrey ointment can be applied directly to the skin to provide a wonderful bonesetter on fractures or healing breaks, create a protective casing around joints therefore been wonderful for arthritis and encourage new skin growth. Apply directly to the effected area by massaging into the skin. Do not use comfrey for deep cuts or lacerations. 60ml.



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