Hi Brian and Barbara, and listers,
Seeing your request for info on Comfrey and not seeing any
comprehensive reply,will give you this.
COMFREY:
Scientific name: Symphytum Officinale
Folk names : Assear,Black Wort, Boneset,
Bruisewort,Consolida, Consound,Gum Plant, Healing Herb,
Knit Back, Knit Bone, Miracle Herb, Slippery Root,
Wallwort, Yalluc
Site: Full sun to partial shade
Soil conditions: Rich, moist garden soil; pH 6.7 to7.3
Growing guidelines: Propagate by seed,division,or cuttings;
space new plants 3 feet (90cm) apart. Establishes easily
and requires little care; remove dead leaves during
fall clean up.Divide every few years to prevent
crowding.
Growing habit: Height 3-5 feet (90-150cm); new leaves sprout
each spring from a perennial root; leaves
lanceolate, large,deep green, and hairy.
Flowering time: May to early frost (northern hemisphere);
terminal cluster of purple flowers.
Pests and disease: Occasionally visted by Japanese
beetles,slugs snails; rarely threatened buy other
pests.
Harvesting and storing: Pick the leaves and use fresh or dry.
Leaves for drying are best picked in spring. Dig up the
roots when the plant has died down in fall and
dry;store leaves and roots in air-tight containers.
Use roots and
leaves to treat external bruises,wounds,and sores.
Precaution: Suspected carcinogen; do not take internally.
Notes: Cool-climate herb,shade-tolerant,hard to kill (easy to grow),
its a herbaceous perennial,sometimes called a
weed,make a compress or poultice from the leaves and
apply to bruises and sprains.Or make an ointment to
treat burns
and abrasions.
For new age natural folks:
Gender: Feminine
Planet: Saturn
Element: Water
Power: Safety during Travel,Money
Uses: Worn or carried, comfrey protects and
ensures safety during travel. Also tuck some into your
bags and suitcases to prevent loss or thieft. The root
is used in money spells.
Bless you all Bob Lee
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