Comfrey (Comfrey Extract, Boraginaceae, Symphytum
Historically, comfrey is spoken
about as the herb with powers of rejuvenation, although there
is no such proof to date. The impressive array of beneficial
substances undoubtedly has given claim to comfrey's appellation
of a miracle worker. Indeed, they are many and include calcium,
potassium, phosphorus, Vitamins A, C, and B12. And quite interestingly,
it has more protein in its leaf structure than any other known
member of the vegetable kingdom.From two to five crops can be
harvested yearly, depending upon the climate, and it is used
widely as a healthy fodder for cattle.
Quite amazingly, this little plant sends down a tap root 10
ft. and longer into the soil to raise moisture and valuable
minerals to the upper levels so as to enrich its foliage.The
roots and leaf structure of comfrey are known to contain allantoin,
a protein that is thought to encourage cell division and reproduction,
which is perhaps why it has been credited historically with
some rather remarkable resolutions in body problems, from stubborn
leg ulcers to broken bones. Exceptionally effective, too, is
comfrey's wondrous workings on skin inflammations, such as rough
skin, sores, burns and chafing, as well as being useful in reducing
the swellings and puffiness of the facial musculature.
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