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EPISODE · Aug 9, 2025 · 1 MIN

Herb Notes: Comfrey – Healing Bones, Sprains, & Soil

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Comfrey (Symphytum officinale or "common comfrey") is a prolific plant that has an infamously mixed reputation as an incredible healing herb and potentially risky herbal ally. We'll get into all of this in the comfrey Herb Note. Want to learn more about the healing gifts of comfrey? Follow along with herbalist Tara Ruth to learn about 3 benefits and key contraindications of comfrey. And after learning these 3 benefits of comfrey, you might be wondering how you can learn more about other common herbs. Here’s the easy way to learn more about our favorite common herbs: download a FREE deck of our top 12 Herb Notes. You’ll learn all about popular herbs like catnip, aloe, elderberry, and more. Get your FREE Herb Notes printable flashcards here: https://herbnotes.cards/.  

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Comfrey (Symphytum officinale or "common comfrey") is a prolific plant that has an infamously mixed reputation as an incredible healing herb and potentially risky herbal ally. We'll get into all of this in the comfrey Herb Note. Want to learn more...

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