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Comfrey (also comphrey) is a common name for plants in the genus Symphytum.Comfrey species are important herbs in organic gardening. It is used as a fertilizer and as an herbal medicine.The most commonly used species is Russian comfrey Symphytum Ã uplandicum, which is a cross or hybrid of Symphytum officinale (Common Comfrey) and Symphytum asperum (Rough Comfrey).ature comfrey plants can be harvested up to four or five times a year. They are ready for cutting when about 60 cm (24 in) high, and, depending on seasonal conditions, this is usually in mid-Spring. Comfrey will rapidly regrow, and will be ready for further cutting about 5 weeks later.
Story at-a-glance 1  +. Comfrey oil is extracted from comfrey (Symphytum officinale), a perennial herb of the Boraginaceae family with a black, turnip-like root and large, hairy broad leaves bearings small, bell-shaped flowers. 2  The plant has found widespread use in folk and herbal medicine, acting as a healing agent.omfrey, while considered an important herbal medicine, is controversial due to its toxic components which led to the banning of oral products. The dilemma is how to weigh the virtues of Comfrey oil while considering the safety concerns that surround it.