Herbs - Comfrey - Ailments / Situations Where Used

Comfrey can be used to treat wounds and injuries of any part. Prepare as a poultice or fomentation. This herb encourages cell proliferation, producing healing of any part of the body in about half the normal time examples: wounds, bones, skin or mucosae. Apply topically and take internally (see contraindication). It also speeds wound closing. It heals coughs and is considered one of the better healers of the respiratory system, especially if hemorrhage is present.

Comfrey has also been used to treat lung cancer, and water extracts are considered to have tumour reducing properties. It is also useful for colitis and has demulcent and vulnerary properties.

Russian comfrey is commonly mixed in with animal feed along with hops (which is useful as a good general tonic) and is best used dried. It is also very beneficial as a green manure crop or added to compost, either fresh or dried.