Comfrey|

[Onyxaeon]

Comfrey is a medicinal herb used for burns ands coughs that likes damp grasslands, river banks, and woodlands. It has oval, pointed leaves, marbled with green and yellow. Flowers range from blue to pink to white, and bloom in the spring. The plants grow to 120cm. The leaf contains vitamins and minerals that speeds cell renewal of damaged muscles and broken bones. The tea made of the leaves aids inflamed, ulcerated digestive tracts and eases coughs. Leaf poultice reduces swelling and bruising around sprains and arthritic joints. Comfrey speeds healing of cuts, bruises, open sores, and eczema. The leaf and root can be infused and added to a bath or lotion to soften skin. To make an 'oil' for eczema and skin inflammations, cut clean, dry leaves into 1" squares, put in clean, dark jar, and store unopened for 2 years. Decant into small container.

Warnings: Internal use of roots and large amounts of leaves should be avoided.