A member of the Borage family, comfrey leaf has been used for thousands of years. It has large, rough leaves with tiny surface hairs, making them hard to dry quickly without spoiling. Allantoin, a constituent in comfrey, makes the leaves a useful emollient in lotions, creams and hair rinses. The plant is native to Europe and Asia and has been widely cultivated.

Safety: Should not be taken for more than one month. Should not be taken by children or pregnant and or nursing mothers.

Botanical name: Symphytum officinale L.

Pour 8 oz. boiling water over 2 tsp. herb, cover, steep 5-10 min.

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