Comfrey Leaf

Comfrey, Leaf - 10g

Botanical name: Symphytum officinale

Folk Names: Assear, Black Wort, Boneset, Bruisewort, Consohda, Consound, Gum Plant, Healing Herb, Knit Back, Knit Bone, Miracle Herb, Slippery Root, Wallwort, Yullac, Gavez, Smeerwartel, Karakaffes, Stworkost

Gender: Feminine

Planet: Saturn

Element: Water

Powers: Safe travelling, Money

Magickal Uses: Comfrey is worn or carried to offer protection when travelling. By putting some Comfrey inside your suitcases it is said to prevent loss or theft.

The Root is often used in money and wealth spells.

Healing Properties: Comfrey is one of the Worlds' most commonly used herbs in compresses, poultices and salves/balms. A salve, cream or other infusion for topical treatment is used to treat skin irritations such as acne, boils, skin rashes and even fungal infections. 

Comfrey is also used to treat sprains, fractures and broken bones and is reported to have a rapid healing ability. It is not advised to treat an open/dirty wound with Comfrey as infection may be trapped inside due to how fast it works to heal.

*Do not take internally or apply to broken skin/open wounds.

*Our herbs are packaged in little plastic ziplock bags with labels

**Medicinal properties are listed as educational reference only, Lylliths' Emporium is not responsible for any misuse of herbs, resins, berries or oils - always seek professional medical advice before using natural therapies.

Information Sourced From: Cunninghams' Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, Scott Cunningham.
Wikipedia, www.anniesremedy.com, www.herbs2000.com, www.witchipedia.com, And our own private collection of grimoires and herbal lore