PUBLIC LIBRARY: DRIED COMFREY
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- Consult your physician or veterinarian before using any form of Comfrey. If professional approval is given, start with a small amount to test for allergic reactions. Not for long term use. Do not use: on children or if trying to get pregnant, pregnant or nursing.
The Public Library is divided into Three Capsules:
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Library Stacks
CAPSULE 2
Gallery
CAPSULE 3
Videos
CAPSULE 1
LIBRARY STACKS
Dried Comfrey
Symphytum officinale / Comfrey / Bocking 14
Library Layout: The Dried Comfrey Library Stacks are organized into two main sections. Section 1 offers an overview of Comfrey, focusing on general information about the live plant as a whole. Comfrey is a versatile plant that can be dried and stored for later use. Section 2 explores the various applications that Dried Comfrey can be used in.
Following Sections 1 & 2 you will find a Photo Gallery and Informative Videos.
Comfrey: General - History - Trivia
General
History
Trivia
Comfrey: General Medical Information
Attributes
Warnings
Controversies
Dried Comfrey ~ Plants & Soil
WARNING: Because Comfrey Fertilizer "Tea" has a misleading name always label bottles appropriately using the word Fertilizer and a "Not a Food" statement. Do not store where it can be mistaken for food, or used in food preparation such as a seasoning herb for cooking. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Remember, Comfrey has medicinal properties that include possible side effects, Store responsibly.
Dried Comfrey ~ Health and Beauty
WARNING: Comfrey's external body uses are absorbed through the skin. Do not use long term. Use intermediately. Develop a schedule for usage allowing for time on - (10 to 14 days) and time off - (10 to 14 days or greater). Do not apply to broken skin (PAs are absorbed more quickly on open skin). Do not use on areas with infection (Comfrey is not an antibiotic. It accelerates cell growth and quicker healing. Infection may be rapidly sealed in causing potentially serious or life threatening medical issues.) Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Do not use on small children. Apply only to a small area of skin before full application to test for any allergic reactions. Always: Consult your physician before using, if approved they can help you with a usage schedule.
Health and Beauty ~ COMFREY INFUSED OIL
Health and Beauty ~ COMFREY
Dried Comfrey ~ Animals
***Always consult your veterinarian before giving your animals Dried Comfrey.
***Mountain Fables Comfrey comes with leaves and stems in the package. If your veterinarian okays occasional Comfrey treats use caution, some animals may not be able to chew or digest the dried stem. Place the Dried Comfrey in a brown bag and roll on a hard surface or crush by hand. The Comfrey leaves are very dry and will easily fall from the stem pieces. Save the stem pieces for a small batch of fertilizer tea, infused oil or sprinkle in with flower pot soil. Also: Give your animal a small amount at first to test for allergic reactions.
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GALLERY
Mountain Fables Dried Comfrey
(Click to enlarge pictures )
Photography by Jelani K. Asantewa
After the flowers die the stems, heavy with spent flower and leaves droop and fall to the ground. The natural dying and drying of the old foliage begins. Leaves and stems start to brown and blacken.
It takes approximately nine (9) months for the plant to fully decompose into the ground. After a long winter, new growth springs up amidst the drying, decomposing old plant matter. The color of the old plant takes on an old grayish brown tone and the vibrant texture looks frail, has no body and is sparse. The natural aging and discoloration of Comfrey are essential parts of its life cycle. When left undisturbed, this process enriches the soil with vital nutrients, allowing Comfrey to perform as the exceptional soil enhancer it is celebrated for.
Comfrey Takes Several Weeks To Dry When Harvested.
Time and Coloration is dependent on weather conditions. Meaning...
Each harvest has its own color palette.
Mountain Fables "Natural" Open Air Drying
Mountain Fables Greenhouse Drying
✾ Comfrey Plant Fertilizer Tea: PERSONAL CARE
Comfrey Fertilizer Tea
"Tea": A Versatile Liquid
Comfrey Fertilizer Tea is an essential household staple, offering versatile benefits for a wide range of needs
Health
Pain Relief Properties
The "Tea" may be used as a poultice soak to help soothe pain: muscle aches, sprains, bruises, minor burns.
Beauty
Relaxation Benefits
It can be used as a skin astringent, hair rinse, foot bath or as a relaxing body soak.
✾ Comfrey Plant Fertilizer Tea: PLANT CARE
Indoor Plants
Indoor plants, from moss to flowering plants benefit from having the added nutrients that Comfrey provides.
(Add to soil dry or in "Tea" form )
Outdoor Plants
Decorative and garden plants, fruit bearing bushes and trees all benefit from the nutrients "Tea" provides.
Fertilizer Tea Remains:
When the "Tea's" final soak produces clear liquid, the leftover decomposed plant is still valuable. Use as a soil enhancer in flower pots and around select garden plants.
✾ Dried Comfrey: INFUSIONS FOR PERSONAL USE OR GIFTS
A Base for Many Concoctions
Dried Comfrey may be infused in carrier oils (a process similar to making "Tea"), Once infused it can be used as is, or combined with other ingredients to make Health and Beauty aides.
Health and Beauty Aids
Dried Comfrey is used to create infused Comfrey oil, which can be used s is or it can be used as a base for making: Essential Oil Blends, Salves, Creams, Liniments, Soaps and Infused Candles.
Personalize Gift Giving
A Dried Comfrey handmade H&B Aid makes the perfect gift for birthday, Christmas, or just to say,,, "Love you" or "Thinking of You". Or, gift a "Dried Comfrey Sample" to a curious fellow gardener for sampling.
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VIDEOS
Dried Comfrey
MS. J's VIDEOS
A Bumblebee diligently collecting nectar before the flowers die out.
Depending on the weather, the Comfrey is Open Air Dried, mimicking the process it undergoes in nature.
New spring growth popping up amidst last year's decomposing stems and leaves of the mother plant.
YouTube VIDEOS
(YouTube Videos are also located in the Library Stacks Section)