Comfrey Root

A perennial with a deep taproot. The plant contains a glutinous juice. The 3-5 foot stem is angular and hairy bearing bristly, oblong, lanceolate leaves, some petioled, some sessile. The white to blue-mauve flowers grow in forked scorpiod racemes and have a tubular corolla resembling a glove finger. It is cultivated throughout Europe, U.S., occasionally escaped, thrives in almost any soil, does well in moist areas or in shade. UPC: 084783002314. Origin(s): Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, United States. Latin Name(s): Symphytum officinale. Also known as: Slippery root, knitbone, blackwort, bruisewort, healing herb. Plant Part(s) Used: Root. Appearance: Cut: Light to dark brown. Powder: Gray-brown. Aroma: Slightly aromatic. Taste: Sweet, mucilaginous. GMO Status: Non-GMO. Allergen: None. Additives: Free of any additives or preservatives. Applications / Preparations: For cosmetic use can be used to make infusions, balms, oils, soaps, shampoos, lotions, ointmen