There is no evidence for this. Using comfrey by mouth can carry risk of liver damage and links to cancer have been found in animal testing. The person in the video claims that “if you have gum ...

Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) is a plant with yellow or purple flowers found in Europe, Asia, and North America. It contains chemicals that are poisonous. Comfrey contains chemicals called ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

With perfect timing for these cash- and climate- conscious times, this week Faber has hauled from its archives a classic of thrifty, environmentally-conscious gardening - Comfrey: Past, Present And ...

Comfrey is a plant that grows in parts of Europe, Asia, and North America. While it may help with wounds and joint pain, healthcare professionals warn against eating it due to the risk of liver damage ...

Since comfrey contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs), which can be toxic to humans and animals, is growing comfrey in the garden safe if it’s near fruits and vegetables, or will the PAs transfer from ...

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 ...

Objective The objective was to show the superiority of comfrey root extract ointment to placebo ointment in patients with acute upper or lower back pain. Design The study was conducted as a ...

Comfrey roots and leaves can provide natural healing properties for all different types of ailments because of its high allantoin content which makes cells grow faster. Some time ago, a friend was ...

Comfrey is an upright, clump-forming perennial that looks a little like borage a couple of gins into a long weekend off. Its pointy leaves — somewhat furry and papery to the touch — are carried below ...