Plant Witchery: Discover the Sacred Language, Wisdom, and Magic of 200 Plants - Juliet Diaz 2020

Comfrey Symphytum
A Compendium of Plants

ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES

prevent thievery, abundance

Comfrey, also known as boneset, healing herb, and slippery root (among many other names) is a powerful healer. She produces beautiful bright flowers in purple, blue, and white, which look stunning against her deep green foliage.

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES

A poultice of comfrey can help heal a broken bone, and you can use a salve to heal a bruise or sprain. Comfrey contains allantoin, a compound found in breast milk, which stimulates the generation of new cells, though you should be careful not to consume too much comfrey as it can cause liver damage. Treat her as you would aspirin and use her sparingly—though she’s perfectly safe when used topically.

MAGICAL PROPERTIES

Comfrey is a powerful protector. Keeping her roots in your car will prevent it from being stolen, and it’s always a good idea to keep a little comfrey in your wallet or purse. Many people carry comfrey root in their luggage while traveling to keep it from being stolen or lost. Her ability to tie things together will bind your possessions to you. Her leaves are also used for abundance, especially in money, so keep dried leaves in your wallet, store register, and checkbook.

PLANT WISDOM

If you feel like you just can’t forgive yourself for something you regret doing, bring some comfrey into your life. If you speak with her, she will gently exfoliate the guilt from your heart. Dreaming of comfrey symbolizes unresolved issues or situations, and when that comes up, I suggest journaling with comfrey near you, to find clarity on your next steps.