{"product_id":"dried-comfrey-root-australian-grown","title":"Comfrey Root - Australian Grown","description":"\u003cp\u003eAustralian grown comfrey root (\u003cem\u003eSymphytum officinale\u003c\/em\u003e), certified organic, for poultices, compresses, oil infusions and homemade salves. Known in the old herbals as \"knitbone\", it is one of the most used herbs for external preparations, and this is the Australian grown version of our regular comfrey root. For external use only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrown in Australia:\u003c\/strong\u003e certified organic comfrey root from an Australian grower, for anyone who prefers to buy local.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal use tradition:\u003c\/strong\u003e traditionally used in poultices and compresses for minor bumps, bruises and sprains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich in allantoin:\u003c\/strong\u003e comfrey root contains allantoin, the same compound valued in skincare, which is why it is a favourite for balms and salves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalve and oil making:\u003c\/strong\u003e a popular base herb for homemade comfrey oil, balms and salves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden compost tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e prized by permaculture gardeners as a potassium-rich liquid feed for fruiting vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single js-acc-single\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- How to Use --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-uses\" class=\"accordion-single-title label collapsible-trigger collapsible-trigger-btn collapsible-trigger-btn--borders collapsible--auto-height\" type=\"button\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"collapsible-trigger__layout\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content collapsible-content--all\" id=\"content-uses\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content__inner rte\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoultice:\u003c\/strong\u003e simmer 2 to 3 tablespoons of dried root in a little water for 10 minutes to soften. Let it cool until warm, wrap it in muslin or a clean cloth and hold it on the area for 15 to 30 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOil infusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e fill a clean jar two-thirds with dried root and cover it completely with olive or sweet almond oil. Leave it in a cool, dark place for 4 to 6 weeks, shaking daily, then strain. Add beeswax to make a salve, or combine with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-calendula-petals\"\u003eCalendula Petals\u003c\/a\u003e for a gentle skin balm. If you would rather not make your own, our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/comfrey-ointment\"\u003eComfrey Ointment\u003c\/a\u003e is made by hand here at the cottage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden feed:\u003c\/strong\u003e steep chopped root in water for 3 to 6 weeks, dilute 1:10 and use on tomatoes, capsicums and other fruiting plants. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-comfrey-leaf\"\u003eComfrey Leaf\u003c\/a\u003e works the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c!-- Good to Know --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-single-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"content-notes\" class=\"accordion-single-title label collapsible-trigger collapsible-trigger-btn collapsible-trigger-btn--borders collapsible--auto-height\" type=\"button\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"collapsible-trigger__layout\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content collapsible-content--all\" id=\"content-notes\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content__inner rte\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe name \u003cem\u003eSymphytum\u003c\/em\u003e comes from the Greek for \"to unite\", a nod to the plant's old reputation as knitbone. Nicholas Culpeper wrote in 1652 that comfrey root could knit together pieces of meat in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eComfrey contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which can harm the liver if taken internally, so this root is for external use only. Keep it away from pets, as comfrey is toxic to dogs, cats and horses if eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor external use only. Do not take internally. Do not apply to broken skin or deep wounds. Not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Keep away from children and pets. This information is not a substitute for medical advice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"herbcottage","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":32539587444836,"sku":"dried_872","price":16.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200g","offer_id":32539587412068,"sku":"dried_871","price":42.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"500g","offer_id":32539587379300,"sku":"org_comf","price":84.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0039\/7780\/5924\/products\/australian-grown-comfrey-root_clipped_rev_1.jpg?v=1644831963","url":"https:\/\/www.herbcottage.com.au\/products\/dried-comfrey-root-australian-grown","provider":"Mudbrick Herb Cottage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}