comfrey

/ˈkʌmfri/
noun
  1. A tall plant with large leaves and small bell-shaped flowers, sometimes used in herbal medicine to treat bruises and swelling.
    • She grew comfrey in her garden for its healing properties.
    • The farmer planted comfrey to improve the soil in his fields.
    • Comfrey leaves can be made into a poultice for sore muscles.
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