MAKE COMFREY FERTILIZER TEA

INTRODUCTION

Before we jump head first into the exciting instructions on how to make Comfrey Fertilizer Tea, let us first venture to wade through the muck and mire of some very interesting "Tea" information! The instructions, which are just ahead, will be so much more meaningful after a little chit chat and a bit of wordy content!  

 What is Comfrey Fertilizer Tea?

Comfrey Fertilizer Tea is an organic liquid fertilizer made by steeping comfrey leaves in water. Comfrey, a fast-growing herb known for its deep roots. It is rich in essential nutrients (1) like potassium, phosphorus, and nitrogen, which are vital for plant growth. To make Comfrey tea the plant's leaves and stems are chopped and decomposed in water for a few weeks. The resulting liquid is a nutrient dense concentrate that can be diluted and applied to plants as a natural fertilizer. This eco-friendly solution encourages healthy root development while enhancing flowering and fruiting. It also improves overall plant vigor and health without relying on synthetic chemicals. It's a popular and sustainable choice for organic gardeners who want to enhance soil fertility and nurture their plants using a natural method. But what else is it used for?

Comfrey Fertilizer Tea Uses:

When you hear the name Comfrey Fertilizer Tea you think of a solution made solely for feeding plants. Quite to the contrary, it has many more uses than that! I choose to call it "Comfrey Fertilizer Tea " rather than "Comfrey Tea" so that it is not confused with being a food product. (The use of Comfrey as a food product is highly advised against. In 2001 the FDA (Drug Administration) banned the commercial use of Comfrey for internal use. It was banned because Comfrey's chemical properties contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs), which are toxic substances which reportedly cause liver damage and may cause cancer.

On a the plus side it is also rich in allantoin and rosmarinic acid. Using Comfrey as a topical application is considered safe, as studies show (2) that PAs (pyrrolizidine alkaloids) are absorbed through the skin at significantly lower levels than when consumed internally. Comfrey is rich in allantoin, a powerful compound known for its ability to promote rapid healing and . This is why Comfrey is celebrated for its soothing properties and remarkable ability to accelerate the healing process. Because of the PAs use on broken skin is not advised. Use on broken skin is also dangerous because the rapid healing may seal in unnoticed, untreated infection, leading to serious health complications and risks. ***Always seek medical or veterinary advice before using Comfrey in applications concerning any matters of health.

Warnings

***Label and use Comfrey Fertilizer Tea and its by-products appropriately. For External use Only. Do not use on open skin or if pregnant or nursing.  Keep out of reach of children. Not for: regular or daily use, excessive or long-term use.

 ***Always seek medical or veterinary advice BEFORE using Comfrey in any applications concerning health: Even when in good health or when newly feeling sick, if you have a chronic condition, are on medication and in all cases of serious injury or any emergency situation.

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 Comfrey Fertilizer Tea ~ More Than Just Plant Food! 

  • Although it is not an edible plant, it has many other beneficial uses which reach far beyond its well known plant fertilizer reputation.  
  • Regardless of the intended application, the process for making Comfrey "Fertilizer Tea Liquid" remains the same. 
  • The process is also the same whether using Fresh or Dried Comfrey, or a combination thereof.
  • Poultice: Pain Relief
  • Compress; Pain Relief
  • Bruises
  • Sprains
  • Sun Burn Relief
  • Soothe Minor Burns
  • Soothe Bug Bites
  • Exfoliant
  • Skin Moisturizer
  • Hair Rinse
  • Relaxing Bath Soak
  • Foot Bath
  • Your Dried Comfrey may also be used to make or added to: Infused Oil / Salve / Liniment 

If you can't drink it ~ Why is it called "Tea" for goodness sake?

When "they" first named it, it was drank as a tea. However, drinking and eating Comfrey has been found to contain  pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) which are toxic and may cause liver damage or cancer. Although not drinkable the name has stuck with it.

Tea is however an appropriate, all be it misleading, name. The process of making the "Tea" form of Comfrey Fertilizer is exactly the same as making any type of a tea. The process consist of steeping the leaves of a plant (fresh or dried) in water (hot or cold), then leaving until the plant's flavors and/or compounds have been discharged into the water, or whatever liquid is used. Most teas are ready to drink after this process. Comfrey on the other hand is not processed in this manor to be ingested. But I guess (to paraphrase Juliet in William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet )...  A tea by any other another name is still a tea... not a drinkable tea though... unless you are a plant! 

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