Comfrey Leaf

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: 084783002307. 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: Leaf. Appearance: Cut: Dark green & brown. Powder: Green. Aroma: Mint-like. Taste: Slightly bitter. 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, ointments & salves.