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7:33 pm
February 3, 2011
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I have been looking and looking for a few comfrey roots to start or some started plants from the nursery to no avail. Does anyone have any starts they could share? I'd even try some seeds.
Thank You!
8:52 pm
April 1, 2009
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Hello–what state do you live in? I have some plants, although they haven't come up as yet, I planted them a few years ago and they went wild, they are wosre than mint, if I have any left I would be happy to send you some plants–do not print your address here , just let me know what state you are located in, and when I see plants come up I will contact you to see if you still want them.
9:11 am
February 10, 2011
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If you're still looking Stephany, we can send you some. PM me if you're still interested.
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9:43 am
April 1, 2009
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MaryMooCow said:
If you're still looking Stephany, we can send you some. PM me if you're still interested.
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8:33 pm
August 15, 2008
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i would also send you some. Mine don't spread but you will never get it to go away. Don't plant it in the garden..a lady here did that…I don't know what she was thinking at the time and neither does she…lol. Just make sure that whatever home you give it…that you are sure you want it there. I love mine and am going to divide it this year to make more. Just one little root in a hole and it will always be there. So easy. I use mine quite a bit so I am happy to have a bunch.
9:04 pm
January 21, 2011
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Birdi,use yours for what? What's it do?
9:23 pm
August 15, 2008
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Comfrey is a fantastic herb from way way back, but it has disclaimers for internal because of PA's. I won't get too technical and run off on a tangent…lol.
For external use they are great and completely safe. So think salve or tincture. The healing properties of comfrey are– cut healing, sprain, bruises, bed sores—there are even stories in ancient days of healing broken bones. Basically it is a cell regenerator. I dry the root, put it in alcohol to extract the oils and good stuff and keep it on hand for soaking feet…one or two drops in couple of quarts of warm water works nicely. making salve with olive oil with a little calendula and some mint for fragrance…it great on all sore spots.
I once cut my finger with a rotary cutter….not real bad but enough. I put some salve on the cut and covered it with a bandaid. In the morning the cut was sealed shut and gone. Amazing and it made a believer out of me. The drug store companies are now making a prescription ointment with it now and given for patients with sore backs. It has been proven to help.
From a farmers point of view…it is great fodder for chickens and is very high in potassium so you can make a comfrey tea to water your plants or just put the leaves around them. only make sure that you have no flowers or seeds. Comfrey will also break down composte really fast. Turns it black very quickly. It is a farmers friend for sure.
Sorry you asked? lol I love my comfrey.
9:36 pm
November 9, 2010
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I just saw this post, (been sick for the past few days) I would love to get a cutting of someones if they would like to give it. I live in Georgia and I would be more than happy to pay for the shipping if they thought it would get here alive. 
9:49 pm
August 15, 2008
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Mamaleigh, send a message with your addy and I'll send you some roots as soon as its done snowing. Don't worry with the shipping…they don't need anything special to travel to you. I'll be in the comfrey patch myself in the spring so it won't be any trouble.
11:12 pm
February 3, 2011
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Thank you so much everyone for your support, advice and offers of plants. I hope I'll be receiving some starts soon and I can begin the process of making some salves for my parents. They are both diabetic and have some skin issues. I think the comfrey will really help and I'd like to try to put some into my homemade soap as well. You guys are great!
Blessings,
Steph 
9:20 am
October 23, 2010
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I also live in Georgia and cannot find any comfrey plants. I hope I'm not intruding but I too would be more than happy to send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to anyone that would be willing to send me a cutting. I have asked several nurseries and plant stores about it and no-one can get it. I didn't want to pm anyone about it without their permission.
mammaleigh said:
I just saw this post, (been sick for the past few days) I would love to get a cutting of someones if they would like to give it. I live in Georgia and I would be more than happy to pay for the shipping if they thought it would get here alive.
9:30 am
January 21, 2011
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Thank you Birdi! I have always loved Aloe for those properties.. I didnt know about Comfrey! I can see why you love it!
Leigh, glad you are back!
11:12 am
November 9, 2010
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Thank you! I am feeling much better!
Birdi, I sent you a PM with all of my info. Thanks again!
12:43 pm
September 20, 2010
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Oh wow I had no idea it was such a wonderful plant to have around! I really need to dive into the whole medicinal herb science, I find it so fascinating. If someone would be willing to share a sprig with me I would really appreciate it. I could mail you a self addressed stamped envelope or box?
5:03 pm
December 15, 2010
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When I went looking to purchase Comfrey and could not find it I found a web site to order from. Anyone interested it is here (I am not affiliated):
http://www.horizonherbs.com/pi…..mfrey_root
9:05 pm
August 15, 2008
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Thanks Tina. I got my first ones from a local farmer but then I ordered more. No real need to…I will share. When they sent it to me …there were just 6 little tiny twigs…about inch long and size of pencil…I lol. By the end of the first season..they grew and grew.
The first ones I got from a farmer and she told me it liked wet…so I planted it and then it turned very wet and I was afraid it was going to die so I dug it up and replanted it on higher ground. It was in the ground(first spot) for about 4 wks or so. Next spring… it came up in the new and the old spot. It must've left something behind in the first hole.
I'm ok with getting a pm with your addy's or I can certainly give you mine for self addressed…whichever you prefer. Just remember its still winter here…snowed 7 inches last night….but I won't forget.
4:04 pm
December 15, 2010
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Oh Birdi, thank you. That is wonderful. I will PM you.
12:42 pm
February 10, 2011
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If any one is still looking for comfrey roots, ours are up now, healthy and strong. We'd need to ask a couple dollars for digging, packing and shipping. PM me if interested.
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