Comfrey is a hardy plant that will grow easily from small pieces of root, so choose your location with care. You should select a permanent growing position as it has an expected life span of at least 20 years.

Take care when handling comfrey and wear gloves as the stems are covered in fine hairs which can irritate the skin.

Comfrey has been known for centuries as a remarkable medicinal herb. It is known by a variety of names including “knit bone,” “boneset,” and “bruisewort.” Traditionally comfrey was used – and is still used today as a wound healing herb.

Comfrey is high in a constituent called allentoin that makes a powerful wound healer when used externally.