Comfrey Leaf (organic)
Latin Name:Symphytum Officinale
Country of Origin:Croatia
Growing Method:organic
Plant Part(s):leaf

Comfrey leaf has been used since Roman times, dating back thousands of years. This herb has been utilized in folk medicine throughout Europe and North America and has been widely cultivated. Much debate surrounds the safety of comfrey due to various parts and preparations containing potentially toxic alkaloids. It is important to understand that the part used, species, and time of harvest all come in to play when determining the safety of this herb. A large body of traditional use supports its safety and efficacy if used intelligently and cautiously.

More Info

A member of the Borage or Boraginaceae family, comfrey's relatives include both borage (Borago sp.) and heliotrope (Heliotropium sp.). The Symphytum genus contains about 35 species, all of which can be used interchangeably, although pyrrolizidine alkaloid content varies between species and are highest in Russian comfrey (S. x uplandicum) and prickly comfrey or (S. asperum). Comfrey has large, rough, hairy, and lance-shaped leaves with whitish, pink, or purple flower spikes which have a slight heliotrope like curl typical of this family. It is native to much of Europe, and various regions in Asia such as the Caucasus, Kazakhstan, Siberia, and Turkey, and is commonly found as a weed in temperate northern latitudes.

Typical Preparations

Dried leaf as a salve. Dried leaf and root infused in carrier oil for topical use.

Contraindications / Safety
  • Not for internal use. Do not apply to broken or abraded skin. Do not use when nursing.
  • We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.

BULK PRICING: Price is per 10 g. To save on packaging, our herbs are sold in bulk and will arrive to you in a labelled paper bag. Now you may order as much or as little as you'd like!

Availability: In Stock
Product Number: 30129
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Customer Reviews

5 Stars

Love this stuff

I used comfrey to make a topical cream for pain relief. Works very well

from Smith - 12/26/2021

5 Stars

Great Product

This was just what I ordered and it makes a great infusion.

from Claresholm - 4/15/2021

5 Stars

Awesome

I love ALL of the products that I have orders. AA+ quality and well packaged.

from Slave Lake - 8/16/2020

5 Stars

Good quality, great price.

My order was as expected, the quality is good and you can't beat the price.

from Brockville - 11/18/2019

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