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Knitbone... In the Garden | Culinary | Fragrance | Medicinal use Popular garden varieties
Comfrey |
Top In the GardenGrowth Characteristics: - Perennial, Deciduous, Frost hardy,
- Plant dies down over winter, but grows out again in spring,
- Height: ±60 cm; Spread: ±1 m.
- Plant it where the growth can be controlled as it can become invasive.
Cultivation: - Full sun; Well drained, composted soil,
Harvesting: - Pick fresh leaves throughout the growing season,
Companion Planting: - Compost activator and supplying essential nutrients to the compost heap,
- Apply leaves as a mulch,
- Also used as a liquid manure.
Top Culinary useUse Comfrey leaves with: - Spinach,
- Cook in fritters,
Top FragranceTop Medicinal useVERY IMPORTANT:
Only use the leaves internally,
The roots are for topical application only, Comfrey may be beneficial in the following cases: | General | Nutrient content: - Rich source of protein.
- Vitamins: A, C, B1, B2, B3, B12,
- Minerals: Ca, K, P, Fe, Mg, Mn, Se, Z,
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| Nervous System | - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: External application can relieve pain, swelling, and inflammation. Use a poultice or commercially prepared cream,
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| Endocrine System: | - Blood sugar control: assists the function of the pancreas,
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| Skin | - Topical as an Emollient: Allantoin promotes and encourage the growth of new cells: Wound healer, Scars, Sunburn, Acne, Athlete's foot,
- Topical: Cosmetic use of leaves and roots to prevent aging and wrinkles,
- Topical: Skin irritations, itching, rough dry skin, and some cases of eczema and psoriases,
- Topical: Relieve insect bites and stings,
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| Lymphatic System | - Gargle for pharyngitis and severe tonsillitis,
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| Respiratory System | - Demulcent (mucilage and astringent action) and gently stimulating to the mucous membranes,
- Increases expectoration, and tones the bronchi,
- Pleurisy, Bronchitis, Bronchi-pneumonia, Irritable cough, Tuberculosis,
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| Cardiovascular System | - Topical: Varicose veins, chronic varicose ulcers,
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| Digestive system | - Demulcent (high mucilage) and gently stimulating to the mucous membranes,
- To improve the digestive function and wound healing in Gastric and duodenal ulcers, Hiatus hernia, Ulcerative colitis, Hyperacidity, Reflux oesophagitis, enteritis, ileitis,
- Diarrhoea, Haemorrhoids (healing and astringent),
- Astringent action can also contribute to improve disturbed intestinal permeability, especially in the upper digestive tract,
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| Musculo / Skeletal System | Poultice for: - Sprains, Bruises, Torn ligaments, Damaged tendons,
- Recovery of broken bone, fractures,
- Reduces inflammation associated with Arthritis and Rheumatism, A massage oil to relieve stiff and aching joints,
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Preparation and dosage: TEA: - 1 heaped teaspoon dried leaves in a cup of water, add boiling water, strain and drink after 10-15 min. Drink 3 times per day.
TINCTURE (leaf): - 2-4 ml, three times a day.
- Treatment - Rub comfrey (root) infused oil into skin over stiff and aching joints and onto scar tissue to aid healing. Rub comfrey ointment on areas of injury, sprains, bruises and breaks.
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