{"product_id":"comfrey-leaf","title":"Comfrey Leaf (Symphytum officinale) — Bulk Dried Herb","description":"\u003ch2\u003eComfrey Leaf \u003cem\u003e(Symphytum officinale)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eComfrey is one of the most remarkable and botanically fascinating plants in the Western herbal tradition — a robust, hairy perennial of the borage family whose large, lance-shaped leaves and drooping clusters of tubular purple, pink, or white flowers have made it a beloved fixture of cottage gardens and herb gardens across Europe for centuries. Known historically as “Knitbone” and “Boneset,” Comfrey has been used externally by European herbalists for over two thousand years, valued for its exceptionally high content of allantoin — a compound that promotes cell proliferation and tissue repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comfrey contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) and is recommended for external use only. This product is offered for topical botanical preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBotanical Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Symphytum officinale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boraginaceae (Borage family)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comfrey, Knitbone, Boneset, Bruisewort, Slippery Root, Blackwort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Part Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut \u0026amp; Sifted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, rough, dark green dried leaf pieces with prominent midrib\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mildly earthy, slightly grassy, faintly sweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild, slightly mucilaginous (for reference only — not for internal use)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to Europe and western Asia, Symphytum officinale is a robust perennial that grows to 1.2 meters in height, producing large, rough, lance-shaped leaves covered in stiff hairs and drooping clusters of tubular flowers in shades of purple, pink, and white. The plant grows in moist, rich soils along riverbanks, in meadows, and in disturbed habitats. Its deep taproot makes it extremely difficult to eradicate once established. Comfrey is one of the richest plant sources of allantoin — a compound that stimulates cell proliferation and has been used in cosmetics and topical preparations for decades. The plant also contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs), which are hepatotoxic when consumed internally, leading to regulatory restrictions on internal use in many countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eComfrey has been used externally in European botanical traditions since the time of Dioscorides and Pliny. It appears in virtually every major European herbal and was one of the most important plants in medieval European monastic medicine. Its traditional use was almost exclusively external — as poultices, salves, and compresses applied to bruises, sprains, and wounds. It remains widely used in contemporary Western herbalism for external preparations and is a key ingredient in numerous commercial topical products.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuggested External Preparations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoultices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply moistened dried herb directly to the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInfused Oils:\u003c\/strong\u003e Infuse dried leaf in carrier oil for use in salves and balms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalves \u0026amp; Balms:\u003c\/strong\u003e A classic ingredient in topical preparations for bruises, sprains, and sore muscles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompresses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steep in hot water, cool, and apply as a compress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Sourcing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Certified Organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Identity Verified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Ethically Sourced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Small Batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ No Additives or Fillers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry place. Properly stored, dried Comfrey leaf maintains its quality for 1–2 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eImportant Safety Notice — External Use Only\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eComfrey contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) which are toxic to the liver when consumed internally. This product is sold for external use only and is not intended for internal consumption. Do not apply to broken skin or open wounds. Do not use for more than 10 days consecutively. Keep out of reach of children. Not for use during pregnancy or nursing. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery purchase supports Twin Dragons Botanical Institute’s mission of botanical conservation, responsible sourcing, and the preservation of plant knowledge for future generations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twin Dragons Botanical Institute","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51584054821163,"sku":"SQ2025524","price":4.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3333\/0731\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_f165a711-31b4-4abc-8248-62a534790196.png?v=1764897400","url":"https:\/\/twin-dragons.com\/products\/comfrey-leaf","provider":"Twin Dragons Botanical Institute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}