noun
- a hairy plant with bell-shaped flowers, traditionally used in herbal medicine for healing wounds and reducing inflammation
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The herbalist recommended comfrey leaves for treating minor cuts.
- Comfrey grows wild in many European meadows.
- She made a poultice from dried comfrey to soothe the bruise.
- The purple flowers of comfrey bloom throughout the summer.
- Traditional healers have used comfrey for centuries to mend broken bones.
- Comfrey contains compounds that may help reduce swelling.