Comfrey, until fairly recently, was used for centuries as a medicinal herb. Some of the common folk names for it, such as “healing herb” and “bruisewort,” reflect the healing properties that people ...

When you consider that our skin is the largest organ of our bodies, it’s understandable that there are so many remedies for dealing with topical troubles. Scrapes, cuts, bites, burns, rashes and sores ...

Comfrey juice can be used full strength squeezed from the stems of the plant without any additional ingredients. Try blending three or four leaves with the stems in about two cups of water. It'll last ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Last week, I shared a healing powerhouse you can find right in your backyard, the broadleaf plantain (Plantago major). This week, I have more green gold to share with you. It ...

Comfrey’s many favorable characteristics have made it the new “must grow” in permaculture and regenerative gardens. True comfrey (Symphytum officinalis) has a long history as a medicinal herb and as a ...

Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) is a powerful medicinal herb that has been used for centuries in traditional medicine for its ...

FALL IS ALWAYS a good time to assess the recent growing season and make notes to your future self about garden gains, losses and the occasional horticultural mishap. For instance, do not plant comfrey ...