
← Messy but Meaningful (formerly Ed Pursuits) Podcast - Happy Healthy Meaningful Life23 jun · 24 min
S3: E6 Why I Always Keep Comfrey Around
<p>Comfrey is one of my favorite herbs—and one that has been part of my family’s natural wellness journey for years.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I share how I first learned about comfrey, why it earned the nickname “knit bone,” some of the controversy surrounding its use, and the many ways I’ve used it over the years.</p><p><br></p><p>We’ll talk about homemade salves, herbal traditions, garden uses, animal feed, and a few personal stories of how comfrey has shown up in our home. I’ll also share the difference between common comfrey and Russian comfrey, plus my simple process for making comfrey-infused salve.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re new to herbs or already growing comfrey in your garden, I hope this episode encourages you to learn more about one of nature’s most versatile plants.</p><p><br></p><p>As always, do your own research, trust your intuition, and remember—you don’t have to do everything perfectly to live a meaningful life.</p><p><br></p><p>Resources mentioned:</p><p><br></p><p>My awesome herbalist friend, Christie: https://www.facebook.com/share/1H17iwTAND/?mibextid=wwXIfr</p><p><br></p><p>https://mytrueessence.net/product/pain-be-gone-dream-cream/</p><p><br></p><p>Christie's process for making pain be gone:</p><p>https://youtu.be/K_aBE1UFrd4?is=3Jk8dtruWWl7no5M</p><p><br></p><p>studies on comfrey: </p><p><br></p><p>https://www.comfreycentral.com</p><p><br></p><p>youtube channel on making comfrey salve: https://youtube.com/@kozanskrazykreations?si=dqmiplIy-_vTAETE</p><p><br></p><p>Get my free 7 day Reset Journal when you sign up for the newsletter here: https://edpursuits.kit.com/resetjournal1</p><p><br></p><p>Follow me on instagram @edpursuitscom and facebook @edpursuits</p><p><br></p><p>Check out the blog at edpursuits.com </p><p><br></p><p>https://edpursuits.kit.com/products/natural-support-for-menstrual-migraines-e-boo</p>