Comfrey

Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) is another fantastic herb that can be grown from seed in your garden or yard but can also be foraged.

Uses

Comfrey has many uses, but some of the more common ones are healing broken bones, healing wounds, bruises, soothes skin, is a great anti-inflammatory, and is known is stop light bleeding. The parts that are used are the roots and the leaves. What I do is use dried comfrey leaves and make an infused oil and then use that infused oil to make a salve. I have not tried this yet, but I have read of people creating a comfrey tea and using it to fertilize their gardens.

It is not recommended to use Comfrey internally without supervision from a professional. It is also not recommended to apply it to completely broken skin or when nursing.

How To Grow

Stratifying seeds prior to planting can aid in a better germination rate.

• Sow seed just under the soil.

• Keep soil moist, but not sopping wet or dry.

• Seeds take around 25-30 days to germinate at a soil temperature of 68-70° F

• Once the seedlings have their first true leaves you can transplant them to the garden.

• Once in the garden, water deeply when the soil is dry but avoid watering the leaves to avoid fungal diseases.

Happy Growing!

*This is intended for general knowledge only and is not a substitute for speaking with your general practitioner. I always recommend doing your research before introducing any new herbal remedies into your routine. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding any health-related concern.