Comfrey

Guest Author - Carolyn Chambers Clark, RN, EdD

Comfrey leaves or roots can be made into a soothing poultice that contains healing vitamins A, C, and E. Comfrey heals wounds and skin conditions, including bedsores, bruises, bites and stings, bruises, inflamed bunions, burns, dermatitis, dry skin, bleeding hemorrhoids, leg ulcers, sunburn, scabies, nosebleeds, scabies and rashes.

Caution: Never use internally as it can cause liver damage. Avoid while pregnant.