Comfrey is an easy to grow perennial herb that was once dubbed "knitbone," because it was traditionally used to treat wounds and fractures. Researchers in 2024 found that topical preparations of comfrey had positive effects on healing skin wounds by encouraging cell growth and regeneration. Comfery’s antioxidants may contribute to its wound healing potential. Modern medicine cautions against internal use of Comfrey due to potential liver toxicity. Many gardeners have found that Comfrey helps to activate their compost piles.
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