Comfrey

Friday, May 15th, 2009

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 [...]

Borage home remedy

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

Thick soft stems and large leaves covered in fine bristly hairs. The leaves when fully grown are approximately 9 inches (23 cm) long, and 6 inches (15 cm) wide. The flowers are star-shaped and a vivid sky blue, with an occasional pale pink bloom appearing amongst the blue. There is also a rare species with [...]