Comfrey

🌿 Comfrey -7g

Scientific Name: Symphytum officinale
Also Known As: Knitbone, Boneset, Bruisewort, Healing Herb

Description

A lush, deep-green plant with bell-shaped flowers, Comfrey has long been known as “Knitbone” for its remarkable power to mend. Its name comes from the Latin confervere, meaning “to grow together.” With thick, mucilaginous leaves and roots rich in healing compounds, Comfrey embodies the very essence of restoration and wholeness.

Magical Properties

Comfrey is a herb of protection, stability, and recovery. It anchors the soul, mends broken energy, and shields travelers from harm. In spellcraft, Comfrey is carried to safeguard one’s physical body, finances, or journey, ensuring safe return and preservation.

• Element: Earth & Water

• Planetary Correspondence: Saturn

• Deities: Gaia, Hecate, Saturn, healing and earth deities

• Uses:

  • Carry for protection while traveling and safety on long journeys.

  • Add to money spells or charm bags for financial security and stability.

  • Use in healing rituals to mend the body or spirit after trauma.

  • Sprinkle in the corners of the home or workplace to ground energy and prevent loss.

Medicinal Properties

Comfrey has been treasured by herbalists for centuries for its ability to support the healing of tissues and bones.

• Actions: Demulcent, vulnerary, cell proliferate, astringent, anti-inflammatory.

• Common Uses: Applied externally to promote healing of bruises, sprains, fractures, and wounds. Internally use is controversial and should only be done under professional guidance due to the presence of pyrrolizidine alkaloids.

• Energetics: Cooling and moistening; grounding to the body, soothing to tissues, and stabilizing to the spirit.

(Disclaimer: For external use only unless advised by a qualified herbal practitioner. For educational purposes only; not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.)