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Conditions Treated Using Comfrey:
Name: Comfrey
Other Names: comphrey, Common Comfrey, Knitbone, Knitback, Consound, Blackwort, Bruisewort, Slippery Root, Yalluc (Saxon), Gum Plant, Consolida, Ass Ear, Symphytum officinale
Description: The Comfrey (also comphrey) is also known by some of the names such as Common Comfrey, Knitbone, Knitback, Consound, Blackwort, Bruisewort, Slippery Root, Boneset, Yalluc (Saxon), Gum Plant, Consolida, Ass Ear. Comfrey is native to Europe and Asia. The word comfrey, derived from the Latin word for "grow together", reflects the early uses of this plant. Greeks and Romans used comfrey to stop heavy bleeding, treat bronchial problems, and heal wounds and broken bones. Poultices were made for external wounds and tea was consumed for internal ailments. The roots and leaves of Comfrey are used. Comfrey is an important herb in organic gardening, having many medicinal and fertilizer uses. Contemporary herbalists view Comfrey as an ambivalent and controversial herb that may offer therapeutic benefits but at the potential risk of liver toxicity.
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Sun Burn Home Remedy Using Comfrey
Added by swati sen 17 months ago
Conditions Treated: Skin and Hair
Specific Conditions Treated: Sun Burn
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020 8656 0754 46a Stanger Road, South Norwood, London
United Kingdom SE25 5JZ
(020) 8 656 0754
27 Northdown Road, St. Peter's, Broadstairs, Kent
United Kingdom CT10 2UW
+44 (0) 1843 600201
13 www.thesuperfoodco.co.uk, Reading
United Kingdom RG6 1LE
(0208) 144 7404