I was amazed to find that the comfrey plants which were only just sprouting a couple of days ago, all now have proper leaves! |
New herbs introduced to the already comprehensive range for this year include lemon basil, pineapple sage, aniseed basil, liquorice and comfrey. |
Ointments containing marigold, chamomile and comfrey are safe, as is aloe vera. |
Herbal supplements that can be toxic to the liver include kava, comfrey, chaparral, jin bu huan, kombucha tea, pennyroyal and skullcap. |
The main use of comfrey through the centuries has been as a vulnerary remedy. |
Some 3 percent of all flowering plants produce these chemicals, including such herbal-garden favorites as borage and comfrey. |