Comfrey Root

  Metaphysical Properties Of Comfrey Root Official Name: Symphytum officinale Other Names: Assear, Black Wort, Boneset, Brusewort, Consohda, Consound, Gum Plant, Healing Herb, Knit Back, Knit Bone, Miracle Herb, Slippery Root, Wallwort, Yalluck, Gavez, Smeerwartel, Karakaffes, ZtworlistGender: FemininePlanet: SaturnElement: WaterMetaphysical Powers: Safe Travels, Money, Protection, Good Luck Common Magickal Uses and Folklore Worn or carried, comfrey protects and ensures safety during travel. Also, tuck some into your suitcase so that they aren't lost or stolen. The root is also used in money spells. Comfrey's original name, knit bone, comes from the use of poultices of its leaves and roots to heal burns, sprains, swelling, and bruises. In Western Europe, Comfrey has been used topically for treating inflammatory disorders such as arthritis, gout, and thrombophlebitis and internally for treating diarrhea. Comfrey is generally considered unsafe, with numerous toxicological effe