Comfrey has long been used to help heal injuries and wounds. While today it is typically only used externally due to the presence of a toxic alkaloid, traditionally it has also been used by experienced herbalists and healers to treat internal conditions as well. 

Here are five facts about Comfrey you may not have known about:

1. Comfrey baths were common during the Middle Ages and were famous for healing bone injuries and wounds.
2. In Ireland, comfrey is eaten to cure poor circulation and thin blood.
3. The entire plant is emollient, astringing, and has wound-healing properties.
4. Comfrey has a long history of use in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) as a medicine and nutritionally as a green vegetable.
5. Comfrey, especially the Russian varietal (S. uplandicum) is an important herb in organic gardening. It is used as a fertilizer and compost activator.

Find out more about comfrey and how to use it safely.