Common Comfrey is related to both the herb ‘borage’ and the similar plant ‘Russian comfrey.’ \u00a0 Herbalists have used it for centuries, including the classical Greeks and the Turks. \u00a0 Its old English name was ‘knit-bone’ or ‘bone-set’ because its ability to heal wounds. <\/a><\/p>\n Comfrey is often eliminated as a weed from many a garden and plot. It can get a bit out of hand but by no means should it be considered a weed. It is extremely useful as a plant feed.\u00a0 Some reports claim\u00a0 its long roots absorb nutrients usually only taken up by tree roots. \u00a0 It does seem to contain a high number of nutrients and has high amounts of potash, making it an excellent feed for tomatoes. \u00a0 The leaves should be placed into a bucket of water and left until it starts to give of a disgusting smell. \u00a0 The foul smelling liquid (and believe me it does smell bad) can then be diluted and used as a plant feed on most plants on a vegetable plot.<\/p>\n A non-smelly method involves putting the leaves in a bucket with a perforated base. Put this perforated bucket into another one and weigh down the leaves, rather like putting sieve into a bowl.\u00a0 The resulting liquid will make a concentrated feed without the smell.<\/p>\nComfrey – As a plant feed<\/h1>\n