Comfrey
Comfrey (boraginaceae) , looks similar to Borage, it has purpley bell flowers that are on show mostly over the summer.
Comfrey has been frequently attributed with skin and bone healing powers .
Made in tea , it can be drunk frequently to mend broken bones as well as used as a poltice or paste topically to accelarate the repair of bruising, muscular stains , including ligaments and tenden repair , lioke a sprained ankle, etc.It can also be applied to broken skin , although this is not recommended unless you are using a pharm grade, and have access to laboratory hygene and preparation equipment and techniques .
The tea made , has also been said to aid the chesty cold .
It contains glutinous Mucilage , allantonin, starch and tannin( found in assam tea leaves).
The paste can be used to remove liver spots and wrinkles, even bag and dark circles under the eyes .
The tea from this plant is also known as a blood cleanser, and can improve complexion problems , though not revealed if any good against acne problems .
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