Comfrey grows fine here although sometimes it need a little extra water
like anything else. It's about Thyme and the herb nursery north, whose
name escapes me at the moment (something with ancient in it maybe?)
have both had it in the past. Comfrey is suppose to be impossible to
get rid of once you get it started, but I have not had a problem with
it being invasive. It is also suppose to be very good for compost
piles. I have had very good results using it in a poultice on broken
bones and sprains. I prefer the fresh leaves over the dried leaves or
dried roots for medicinal purposes. I have not used it as a compost
tea. The latest literature says not to take it internally as it may
cause liver damage.

Cea


In article . net, MAP
wrote:

Jim,

A friend who is an MD prescribes comfrey as a poultice for broken/sprained
bones. His wife recovered in less than the estimated time with a broken
bone by having a poultice of comfrey rather than a cast.

Mary Ann

P.S. I have bought it at Whole Foods, but I don't know about growing it. I
would like to know.


"Jim Marrs" wrote in message
...
Has anyone had experience growing Comfrey. Understand that it makes a good
green mature and compost tea. Are there any local sources:

JEM