Comfrey

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http://www.agric.gov.ab.ca/crops/special/comfrey.html

Suzi

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> I am new to the group and was wondering what ya'll are using comfrey for.

>

I am not sure what they want it for but Comfrey is known for it's

bone-knitting properties and also is an ingredient in salves etc. Patty

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I am new to the group and was wondering what ya'll are using comfrey for.TWO HEART'S MINI'S

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your welcome Suzi

seifert925 wrote: Thanks for the suggestion on how to mail the roots. Patty

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I don't want to be pushy or grabby, but if you have extra and are still

offering, I would love some!

 

Thanks,

Sara T.

 

>Okay Kim--just email me privately and we will arrange it. Patty

>

>

>Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following:

>1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire.

>2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural

remedy.

>3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and

to

>prescribe for your own health.

>We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long

as

>they behave themselves.

>Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any

person

>following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk.

>It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from

list members, you are agreeing to

>be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and

members free of any liability.

>

>Dr. Ian Shillington

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>

>

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Ditto. I'll pay for shipping if you have any extra. I bought some

from Richters a few years ago and they died pretty quick. I live in

South Carolina and it is really, really hot and dry here. I have

very sandy soil in my garden, but my back 2 acres are basically a

compost soil over underground springs, lots of shade. Anyhoo......

where is the best place to plant them? My garden, sand, has NO shade

and gets very hot! The back acres are all shade. Will they have any

chance of living and spreading? I know it is a gardening question,

but I have really wanted to grow comfrey for a long time now.

Rosemary, oregano, thyme, echinechia, and sage all grow like mad here.

Any advice?

Thanks....

Carlin

 

herbal remedies, " Sara Thustra " <tv_is_a_drug@b...> wrote:

> I don't want to be pushy or grabby, but if you have extra and are

still

> offering, I would love some!

>

> Thanks,

> Sara T.

>

> >Okay Kim--just email me privately and we will arrange it. Patty

[Guest guest]

One of comfrey’s common names is

boneset because of its bone knitting properties. It was also used traditionally as

a gastric astringent. Karen

 

 

seifert925

[seifert925]

Thursday, July 11, 2002 5:00

PM

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comfrey

 

 

 

> I am new to the group and was

wondering what ya'll are using comfrey for.

>

I am not sure what they want it for but Comfrey is

known for it's

bone-knitting properties and also is an ingredient

in salves etc. Patty

 

Federal Law

requires that we warn you of the following:

1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire.

2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician

before using any natural remedy.

3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be

your own physician and to

prescribe for your own health.

We are not medical doctors although MDs are

welcome to post here as long as

they behave themselves.

Any opinions put forth by the list members are

exactly that, and any person

following the advice of anyone posting here does

so at their own risk.

It is up to you to educate yourself. By

accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to

be fully responsible for your own health, and hold

the List Owner and members free of any liability.

 

Dr. Ian Shillington

Doctor of Naturopathy

Dr.IanShillington

 

 

Your use of

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This is great. I love to see this. Right now the FDA is trying to outlaw Comfrey and one of my friends who's in the biz had to take it and every product he has used it in off the shelf. Some herbal companies have stopped carrying it because of this.

 

Comfrey is one of the best herbs out there and a tremendous healer.

 

Go for it guys.

 

Love,

 

Doc

 

Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.505-772-5889Dr.IanShillington

 

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Sara Thustra

herbal remedies

Friday, July 12, 2002 8:01 AM

Re: [herbal remedies] comfrey

I don't want to be pushy or grabby, but if you have extra and are stilloffering, I would love some!Thanks,Sara T.

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Thanks Doc--Patty

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You can harvest anytime after plant comes into flower. I would suggest doing it

like the mints. It will grow back even if cut down the same year. In some

areas it is considered to be a invasive plant and treated as such. Suggest

wearing gloves during harvest as it can be a bit rough on hands. Oh, but it is

such a healing plant, well worth the effort.

Karleen

 

Would anyone know when you are suppose to harvest Comfrey, my plant

is getting so big or do you do it like the mints and do it several

times? I appreciate the help

Hugs and Love

Starr

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Thanks I appreciate the advice, now do I just pick the leaves or the stock? It

is large. I have to cut my spearment and peppermint and lemon balm(3rd time

this year) on Wednesday when I am off and have the time to cut, and dry them.

Hugs and Love

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Karleen O'Connor

Sunday, July 06, 2003 4:13 PM

Re: comfrey

 

 

You can harvest anytime after plant comes into flower. I would suggest doing

it like the mints. It will grow back even if cut down the same year. In some

areas it is considered to be a invasive plant and treated as such. Suggest

wearing gloves during harvest as it can be a bit rough on hands. Oh, but it is

such a healing plant, well worth the effort.

Karleen

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Treat comfrey as you would any perennial forage crop like alfalfa. Cut it to

near the ground two to four times a season.

 

All parts of comfrey have healing virtues........

 

mjh

 

In a message dated 7/7/03 4:25:48 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

writes:

 

 

> Re: comfrey

>

> Thanks I appreciate the advice, now do I just pick the leaves or the stock?

> It is large. I have to cut my spearment and peppermint and lemon balm(3rd

> time this year) on Wednesday when I am off and have the time to cut, and dry

> them.

> Hugs and Love

> Starr

>

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi Starr:

I harvest mine right after their flowers bloom. Don't know if this right or

wrong but I get a great infused oil this way.

Jenn

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Starr

Sunday, July 06, 2003 9:14 AM

comfrey

 

 

Hello All,

Would anyone know when you are suppose to harvest Comfrey

 

 

[Guest guest]

I didn't know that, so you can use the stock as well. Thank you for the

information. I just started growing it and had wanted it for salves and such

that I want to make. I will cut it on Wednesday it is probably over due

cutting, LOL Do you hang it to dry as you would any other herb?

THanks so Much

Starr

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http://www.peppermintdreams.net

ICQ#2671607

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Dear Dr. Bowen:

Thanks for your reply about how comfrey works. Could you recommend any sources for your information? I work with herbs on myself and my cats and would be interested in any scientific information on them. Usually, I consult my herb books for different maladies, then try them out VERY CAREFULLY after assessing the information I find.

I've a number of comfrey stories:

The latest is that I dropped a laptop from waist height on my big toe. The laptop and toenail are now deceased. The toe itself, had started turning black within the hour of the accident. It was not broken - I could walk on it. It was fine a couple of hours later after I had wrapped fresh comfrey leaf around it. No blackening, no pain.

Another story is that I was walking around in pain for weeks when my big toe hyperextended (bent back) at each stride. I couldn't figure out what the problem was and it wasn't getting better. Then, when out in the garden, I realized that my spading technique was at fault -- instead of using the ball of the foot, I was using the "neck" of the big toe to force the spade into the ground. I wrapped the toe that night in compfrey, plastic wrap and an ace bandage to keep everything on. My toe, painful for weeks, was normal the next day. Interesting, the area felt warm.

A colleague's wife had severe back pain. I sent some comfrey that I'd had hanging around to her (it had begun to brown and blacken.) She, a nurse, did not try it on her back, but did on a sore ankle. She said the ankle felt better then next day. She noted the warmth as I had.

I'm going to try a little experiment if I can get the assistance of a radiologist.

The first joints of my index fingers on the side opposite the thumb are painful. My alliopathic doctor is brushing it off as arthritis. I suspect that it may be stress fractures. I'm hard on my hands -- I can have a soft touch, but notice I use my fingers occasionally as levers -- and I assume I'm getting to the age where I can't get away with this any more. My hypothesis is that some kinds of arthritis start out this way, with brusing or stress fractures, that the joints don't heal and aren't treated, and voila, arthritis. I'm going for a bone density test. If I can get the radiologist to do my hands, and the damage shows up (hopefully) I plan to use comfrey and have the x-rays retaken. I've great faith that the problem should clear up with an application of comfrey, although I'll be using dried leaf this time of year. I'd love this scenerio to show up on the plates, so that I have objective "proof" of what the herb can

do.

 

lapapu

 

>>Comfrey works by stimulating the growth offibroblasts.<<

 

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comfrey questions:

 

where is generally a good place to get comfrey in the city? How big

is a leaf? is it best dried or fresh? do we just apply it to the skin

for an hour or so? How much do you usually pay? How long can it be

stored? Do we dispose of the leaf after we use it for about an hour?

Are there any good online references?

 

thanks in advance!

Peace, Jeff

 

, lapapu <lapapu> wrote:

>

> Dear Dr. Bowen:

>

> Thanks for your reply about how comfrey works. Could you

recommend any sources for your information? I work with herbs on

[Guest guest]

Comfrey root powder is available at many herbal

sources. It comes in bags of about a pound that are

tinfoil plastic laminates. Labeled " not for internal

use " . Otherwise I find it wherever I find it. Found a

plant growing between the sidewalk and a brick

building in Portland, OR on Lombard blvd about a mile

west of I-5, also found it growing in a pasture in the

Idaho panhandle. My point is that thrives in both

rural and urban settings. Just about anywhere it is

introduced it thrives!

 

I got plants for my garden about twenty years ago

form someone who had some in their garden. That was

when I had a garden! Presently I am a vagabond because

I spoke out about the poisonous biochemistry of

Aspartame; brought the Rummsfeld/Bush/Illuminatti

power structure down all over me. We have been in a

" struggle of the wills " ever since. They holding all

the cards in the game. If you ask around you can find

some plants. After that, you can grow it anywhere. It

is weed-hardy, and not fussy. I'll bet that

leaflady could advise you.

Sincerely, Dr Jim Bowen

--- jmoeller18 <jem wrote:

> comfrey questions:

>

> where is generally a good place to get comfrey in

> the city? How big

> is a leaf? is it best dried or fresh? do we just

> apply it to the skin

> for an hour or so? How much do you usually pay? How

> long can it be

> stored? Do we dispose of the leaf after we use it

> for about an hour?

> Are there any good online references?

>

> thanks in advance!

> Peace, Jeff

>

> , lapapu

> <lapapu> wrote:

> >

> > Dear Dr. Bowen:

> >

> > Thanks for your reply about how comfrey works.

> Could you

> recommend any sources for your information? I work

> with herbs on

>

>

>

 

 

 

 

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Hello,

I would like to add something.

 

Aconite (Monkshood) root contains from 0.3 to 1 per cent alkaloidal matter, consisting of Aconitine - crystalline, acrid and highly toxic - with the alkaloids Benzaconine (Picraconitine) and Aconine and is used in many important medicines.

Yet,on account of its very poisonous nature,all medicines obtained from it come under Table 1 of the poison schedule.

Anything,no matter how beneficial,might have toxic effects if abused.The best approach to most things lies in moderation.

 

Plants can be extremely toxic,if abused and yet,may also have tremendous healing powers,if used appropriately.

 

Surruku

 

 

natropractica wrote:

There are no studies that show that comfrey is carcinogenic to the liver, meaning causing cancer. There are some incidents of comfrey causing liver damage due too toxicity. it is very misleading to the public to put out the message that comfrey is dangerous. Comfrey like all other medicinal herbs is safe to use, as long as it's used in the proper therapautic dosage and used for appropriate conditions. The reports of death from liver toxicity from comfrey wasn't even from the sam species of comfrey used medicinally.Please do not scare people aware from using a plant that has benefitted countless people, including myself over many centuries of safe use.Chritopher Scipiohomeopath/herbalistwww.natropractica.com"There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."

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Again, I must protest about misinformation being put out about Comfrey. One small study in rats back in 1978 hardly proves that Comfrey is carcinogenic. it far from proves this. Comfrey is safe to be used both externally and internally as long as it's not abused.

 

i repeat that no plants are unsafe to use medicinally as long as they are used in the appropriate therapeutic dosage and that they are being used for the appropriate indicated conditions.

 

With over 700,000 people a year dying from prescription drug use and medical errors in the US alone I don't enjoy seeing the safety of herbal medicne being misrepresented.

 

 

 

 

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     -- Albert Einstein

 

 

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suffice."

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Dear Friends,

 

All poisonous substances are very beneficial when potentised (diluted

in a special way) sufficiently in Homeopathy. They give the benefit

without the poisonous effects.

 

Swamy

 

 

holistic-health , surruku surruku <surruku>

wrote:

> Hello,

> I would like to add something.

>

> Aconite (Monkshood) root contains from 0.3 to 1 per cent alkaloidal

matter, consisting of Aconitine - crystalline, acrid and highly toxic

- with the alkaloids Benzaconine (Picraconitine) and Aconine and is

used in many important medicines.

>

> Yet,on account of its very poisonous nature,all medicines obtained

from it come under Table 1 of the poison schedule.

> Anything,no matter how beneficial,might have toxic effects if

abused.The best approach to most things lies in moderation.

>

> Plants can be extremely toxic,if abused and yet,may also have

tremendous healing powers,if used appropriately.

>

> Surruku

>

>

>

> natropractica@a... wrote:

> There are no studies that show that comfrey is carcinogenic to the

liver, meaning causing cancer. There are some incidents of comfrey

causing liver damage due too toxicity. it is very misleading to the

public to put out the message that comfrey is dangerous. Comfrey like

all other medicinal herbs is safe to use, as long as it's used in the

proper therapautic dosage and used for appropriate conditions. The

reports of death from liver toxicity from comfrey wasn't even from the

sam species of comfrey used medicinally.

>

> Please do not scare people aware from using a plant that has

benefitted countless people, including myself over many centuries of

safe use.

>

> Chritopher Scipio

> homeopath/herbalist

> www.natropractica.com

>

>

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You could use it on the outside, but internally I would take Lemon-calcium.

Take an organic washed egg, put it in a glass of organic lemon juice in the

refrigerator for three days then carefully lift out the egg. The juice is

now loaded with usable calcium.

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Thursday, November 17, 2005 9:07 PM

Comfrey

 

 

> Does anyone know if this would be good for osteoporosis (s), or would

> something else work instead?

>

> Thanks

>

> Alison

> _www.covingtonrmt.com_ (http://www.covingtonrmt.com/)

>

>

>

>

>

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What would be an answer to the accusations against comfrey that it causes liver lesions. I've eaten comfrey with no ill effect. Lots of it, and I grow it. I mostly use it for medicinal, liniment, etc. But, its good cooked just like spinach. But 15-20 years ago FDA (not that I really listen much to them) announced lab tests showing that it caused these liver lesions, and that farm animals had died as a result.

Is there anything now, newer research, contradicting that?

 

Ed

 

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Saturday, July 21, 2007 11:11 AM

Comfrey

 

 

 

http://www.herbsarespecial.com.au/free-herb-information/comfrey.html

COMFREY

Knitbone, Woundwort, Healherb, Gum Plant, All Heal

Symphytum officinale F. Boraginaceae

Constituents:

allantoin, pyrrolizidine and symphtocynoglossine alkaloids, mucilage, choline, tannins, saponins, asparagine, inulin, resins, phenolic acids include rosmarinic and caffeic, protein

Vitamins:

A (28,000 IU per 100g), B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, C, E

Minerals:

calcium, phosphorus, potassium, chromium, cobalt, copper, magnesium, iron, manganese, sodium, boron, lead, sulphur, molybdenum, zinc

Actions:

vulnerary, astringent, expectorant, emollient, demulcent, antiseptic, pectoral, nutritive, tonic, alterative, styptic, homeostatic, antioxidant

Medicinal Uses

Recorded history tells of comfrey's use, since ancient times, for healing. Dioscorides, author of one of the oldest herbal texts, 'Materia Medica' of 50 AD, prescribed the plant to heal wounds and broken bones. Many writers since have honoured the herb. The name comfrey is believed to come from Latin 'confera', meaning knitting together. The genus name symphytum means to heal together, and for this use, it is renown: that it can assist the body to heal any part that is torn or broken, which also explains the reason for another common name, knitbone. Leaves or roots applied as a wash, poultice or ointment are used for bruising, sciatica, boils, rheumatism, neuralgia, varicose veins, bed sores, wounds, ulcers, insect bites, tumours, muscular pain, pulled tendons, gangrene, shingles and dermatological conditions. A local grandmother told me she makes comfrey ointment. So renown is it for healing, that her grandchildren call it Grandma's magic cream. Adding comfrey to the bath water is said to promote a youthful skin. Comfrey acts as an emollient and is very soothing, inhibiting further damage to tissues, stimulating the production of cartilage, tendons and muscles. It has been esteemed as a blood, bone and flesh builder. The dark green colour of the leaves indicates the richness of chlorophyll with a molecular structure closely resembling our blood. Chlorophyll acts as a catalyst, to promote healing within the body of man and animals, and is a valuable blood purifier. Scientific research shows that chlorophyll helps to rejuvenate old cells and promote the growth of new cells. This action, together with comfrey's allantoin properties (a cell proliferant) provides us with a very powerful herb. Allantoin is one of the elements that makes comfrey unique. Allantoin is also produced in the allantois gland of the umbilical cord (the link between mother and developing baby, which feeds the embryo) for promoting rapid cell growth. Mothers' milk is also rich in allantoin (which stimulates rapid growth of the new baby) and then the element fades out. This process also takes place in other mammals. Allantoin is a leucocytosis promoter (increases white blood cells) that helps to establish immunity from many infectious conditions.

Internally, comfrey has been used for: indigestion, stomach and bowel problems, excessive menstrual flow, hoarseness, periodontal diseases, bleeding gums, thyroid disorders, diarrhea, gastro-intestinal ulcers, hernia, glandular fever, coughs, lung conditions, hemorrhaging, cancer, catarrh, anemia, sinusitis, lupus, lowering blood pressure, hiatus hernia, blood purifier, to ease inflammation of the joints and mucus membranes.

Comfrey was one of the most popular and widely used herbs of the last two centuries; people had faith in the plant, used it, and experienced miraculous healing. It was held in such high esteem that it was believed that even wearing or carrying comfrey could guard and protect a person on a journey. In my bookshelf, I have more books on comfrey than any other individual herb.

Comfrey CreamTo make an ointment to use externally, take 1 cup of finely cut comfrey root and simmer in 1 cup of olive oil until it starts to soften. Cool and strain. Add 50g of beeswax (usually available from supermarkets). Jasmine or orange blossoms may be added to the simmering mixture, to give the cream a pleasant smell. The cream is used to relieve pain and aid healing of cuts, bites, sprains, arthritis, dry vaginal conditions, inflammation and neuralgia.

Comfrey fritters can make an economical, nutritious and quick meal. Make a batter, with egg, milk and flour, and add finely chopped comfrey leaves (omit the thick stem as it takes longer to cook). Season with salt and pepper and, if desired, onions, garlic or other herbs, to flavour. Place tablespoonfull amounts in an oiled fry pan and brown both sides. Serve fritters hot or cold for packed lunches, etc. Whole leaves can be dipped in batter and fried. A woman from Brisbane called at the farm, and shared that, when they were very poor she fed her family on 'comfrey fish', the leaves dipped in batter and fried. It was very delicious, she said, and added that, during their time of poverty, they were always healthy! When dipping leaves in batter, if the batter seems to coat the leaves too thickly, dip the leaves in cold water before dipping in the batter.Juice comfrey leaves with carrots, celery and other vegetables or greens. Make a comfrey smoothie; using leaves blended with pineapple juice, orange or mango. In summer, blend comfrey leaves, zucchini, avocado and carrot juice, to make a refreshing, cold soup. Comfrey used as a vegetable soup daily, has helped to relax and promote sleep for people with nervous conditions. Leaves dried and crumbled, or ground to a green flour, can be added to bread, gravy, soups, and rissoles. Dried leaves are used as a tea, sometimes used with an equal amount of China tea and sugar and milk. Combining comfrey with mint and honey, to sweeten, makes a refreshing tea combination.Much more on the web page - Hawk

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http://www.herbsarespecial.com.au/free-herb-information/comfrey.html

COMFREY

Knitbone, Woundwort, Healherb, Gum Plant, All Heal

Symphytum officinale F. Boraginaceae

Constituents:

allantoin, pyrrolizidine and symphtocynoglossine alkaloids, mucilage,

choline, tannins, saponins, asparagine, inulin, resins, phenolic acids include

rosmarinic and caffeic, protein

Vitamins:

A (28,000 IU per 100g), B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, C, E

Minerals:

calcium, phosphorus, potassium, chromium, cobalt, copper, magnesium, iron,

manganese, sodium, boron, lead, sulphur, molybdenum, zinc

Actions:

vulnerary, astringent, expectorant, emollient, demulcent, antiseptic,

pectoral, nutritive, tonic, alterative, styptic, homeostatic, antioxidant

Medicinal Uses

Recorded history tells of comfrey's use, since ancient times, for healing.

Dioscorides, author of one of the oldest herbal texts, 'Materia Medica' of 50

AD, prescribed the plant to heal wounds and broken bones. Many writers since

have honoured the herb. The name comfrey is believed to come from Latin

'confera', meaning knitting together. The genus name symphytum means to heal

together, and for this use, it is renown: that it can assist the body to heal any

part that is torn or broken, which also explains the reason for another common

name, knitbone. Leaves or roots applied as a wash, poultice or ointment are

used for bruising, sciatica, boils, rheumatism, neuralgia, varicose veins, bed

sores, wounds, ulcers, insect bites, tumours, muscular pain, pulled tendons,

gangrene, shingles and dermatological conditions. A local grandmother told me

she makes comfrey ointment. So renown is it for healing, that her grandchildren

call it Grandma's magic cream. Adding comfrey to the bath water is said to

promote a youthful skin. Comfrey acts as an emollient and is very soothing,

inhibiting further damage to tissues, stimulating the production of cartilage,

tendons and muscles. It has been esteemed as a blood, bone and flesh builder.

The dark green colour of the leaves indicates the richness of chlorophyll with

a molecular structure closely resembling our blood. Chlorophyll acts as a

catalyst, to promote healing within the body of man and animals, and is a

valuable blood purifier. Scientific research shows that chlorophyll helps to

rejuvenate old cells and promote the growth of new cells. This action, together

with comfrey's allantoin properties (a cell proliferant) provides us with a

very powerful herb. Allantoin is one of the elements that makes comfrey unique.

Allantoin is also produced in the allantois gland of the umbilical cord (the

link between mother and developing baby, which feeds the embryo) for promoting

rapid cell growth. Mothers' milk is also rich in allantoin (which stimulates

rapid growth of the new baby) and then the element fades out. This process also

takes place in other mammals. Allantoin is a leucocytosis promoter (increases

white blood cells) that helps to establish immunity from many infectious

conditions.

Internally, comfrey has been used for: indigestion, stomach and bowel

problems, excessive menstrual flow, hoarseness, periodontal diseases, bleeding

gums, thyroid disorders, diarrhea, gastro-intestinal ulcers, hernia, glandular

fever, coughs, lung conditions, hemorrhaging, cancer, catarrh, anemia,

sinusitis, lupus, lowering blood pressure, hiatus hernia, blood purifier, to

ease inflammation of the joints and mucus membranes.

Comfrey was one of the most popular and widely used herbs of the last two

centuries; people had faith in the plant, used it, and experienced miraculous

healing. It was held in such high esteem that it was believed that even wearing

or carrying comfrey could guard and protect a person on a journey. In my

bookshelf, I have more books on comfrey than any other individual herb.

Comfrey Cream

To make an ointment to use externally, take 1 cup of finely cut comfrey root

and simmer in 1 cup of olive oil until it starts to soften. Cool and strain.

Add 50g of beeswax (usually available from supermarkets). Jasmine or orange

blossoms may be added to the simmering mixture, to give the cream a pleasant

smell. The cream is used to relieve pain and aid healing of cuts, bites,

sprains, arthritis, dry vaginal conditions, inflammation and neuralgia.

Comfrey fritters can make an economical, nutritious and

quick meal. Make a batter, with egg, milk and flour, and add finely chopped

comfrey leaves (omit the thick stem as it takes longer to cook). Season with

salt and pepper and, if desired, onions, garlic or other herbs, to flavour.

Place tablespoonfull amounts in an oiled fry pan and brown both sides. Serve

fritters hot or cold for packed lunches, etc. Whole leaves can be dipped in

batter and fried. A woman from Brisbane called at the farm, and shared that, when

they were very poor she fed her family on 'comfrey fish', the leaves dipped in

batter and fried. It was very delicious, she said, and added that, during their

time of poverty, they were always healthy! When dipping leaves in batter, if

the batter seems to coat the leaves too thickly, dip the leaves in cold water

before dipping in the batter.

Juice comfrey leaves with

carrots, celery and other vegetables or greens. Make a comfrey smoothie; using

leaves blended with pineapple juice, orange or mango. In summer, blend comfrey

leaves, zucchini, avocado and carrot juice, to make a refreshing, cold soup.

Comfrey used as a vegetable soup daily, has helped to relax and promote sleep

for people with nervous conditions. Leaves dried and crumbled, or ground to a green

flour, can be added to bread, gravy, soups, and rissoles. Dried leaves are used

as a tea, sometimes used with an equal amount of China tea and sugar and milk.

Combining comfrey with mint and honey, to sweeten, makes a refreshing tea

combination.

 

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[Guest guest]

Isn't this because they gave farm animals 50 tons of comfrey to eat and a cow died and also because of some relationship with rapeseed oil which is harmful in quantity - I forget the exact details but it was along these lines. Surely the FDA have to condemn something that is so beneficial as it is a direct blow to the pharms?

 

Jane

 

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Ed Siceloff

Sunday, July 22, 2007 2:07 AM

Re: Comfrey

 

What would be an answer to the accusations against comfrey that it causes liver lesions. I've eaten comfrey with no ill effect. Lots of it, and I grow it. I mostly use it for medicinal, liniment, etc. But, its good cooked just like spinach. But 15-20 years ago FDA (not that I really listen much to them) announced lab tests showing that it caused these liver lesions, and that farm animals had died as a result.

Is there anything now, newer research, contradicting that?

 

Ed

 

[Guest guest]

I don't remember what all, but I remember my thought at the time that it was the same sort of thing that they declared with sassafras tea. With the sassafras the rat developed cancer after having the equivalent of a 50 gallon drum a day. Something on that order. So, sassafras causes cancer---another thing I treat myself with. Meaning of treat, like ice cream. Sassafras tea with some honey or stevia in it. Yummy.

 

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Jane MacRoss

Saturday, July 21, 2007 2:30 PM

Re: Comfrey

 

 

 

Isn't this because they gave farm animals 50 tons of comfrey to eat and a cow died and also because of some relationship with rapeseed oil which is harmful in quantity - I forget the exact details but it was along these lines. Surely the FDA have to condemn something that is so beneficial as it is a direct blow to the pharms?

 

Jane

 

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Ed Siceloff

Sunday, July 22, 2007 2:07 AM

Re: Comfrey

 

What would be an answer to the accusations against comfrey that it causes liver lesions. I've eaten comfrey with no ill effect. Lots of it, and I grow it. I mostly use it for medicinal, liniment, etc. But, its good cooked just like spinach. But 15-20 years ago FDA (not that I really listen much to them) announced lab tests showing that it caused these liver lesions, and that farm animals had died as a result.

Is there anything now, newer research, contradicting that?

 

Ed