Comfrey - Symphytum officinale - (Saracen's Root, Knitbone, Boneset or Bruisewort) - Usage - The root and leaves of comfrey were used in numerous herbal preparations. Externally, in the form of a poultice, the herb was valued for its support for bruises, wounds and sprains. The moistened, pulped root applied around a broken limb set like plaster, helping the bone to mend more quickly. Comfrey tea alleviated the symptoms of colds, coughs and stomach irritations. Gerard noted that "the slimy substance of the root made in a posset of ale, and given to drink against the pain in the back, gotten by any violent motion, as wrestling, or over much use of women, doth in four or five days perfectly support the same." - Culinary Usage - Although the root of comfrey is edible, it was the leaves, picked young and fresh, that were mainly used as a vegetable, often eaten raw. When cooked the hairs on the leaves disappear. Recent res - Stir 1/4 of a teaspoon into a glass of water and consume 3 times daily, with meals. - TerraVita is an exclusive line of premium-quality, natural source products that use only the finest, purest and most potent ingredients found around the world. TerraVita is hallmarked by the highest possible standards of purity, potency, stability and freshness. All of our products are prepared with the highest elements of quality control, from raw materials through the entire manufacturing process, up to and including the moment that the bottles or bags are sealed for freshness and shipped out to you. Our highest possible standards are certified by independent laboratories and backed by our personal guarantee. - TerraVita exists to meet and ensure your family's health and wellness without the harmful effects or chemicals and prescription health products. We strive to m

• Comfrey - Symphytum officinale - (Saracen's Root, Knitbone, Boneset or Bruisewort) - Usage - The root and leaves of comfrey were used in numerous herbal preparations. Externally, in the form of a poultice, the herb was valued for its support for bruises, wounds and sprains. The moistened, pulped root applied around a broken limb set like plaster, helping the bone to mend more quickly. Comfrey tea alleviated the symptoms of colds, coughs and stomach irritations. Gerard noted that "the slimy sub