Herb' N Wisdom And Natural Living Podcast

So, the question; what is comfrey? Comfrey is a perennial flowering herb that grows in many states across North America. It goes by other names such as; boneset, bruisewort, knitbone, and others. As you probably noticed, the names also identify the healing properties. Some people consider it a weed because of how it spreads and how hard it is to get rid of once you have it.  However, there are those of us that know the healing benefits it has and considers it a must as an herb in the field of home remedies or natural herbals. Where Does Comfrey Come From? Comfrey has been around since ancient Greece. It was claimed to have been used to aid wounded soldiers that fought for Alexander the Great. What Does The Plant Look Like? Comfrey has a root system that can go down as deep as 10ft. And because of depth, the root system brings up wonderful and essential elements such as -- magnesium, potassium, and phosphorous. These elements add greatly to your garden as the elements are stored in the leaves