Comfrey and borage are both flowering plants with medicinal uses, but they belong to different families. Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) is known for its wound-healing properties and is often used in topical applications, while borage (Borago officinalis) is valued for its high gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) content and is commonly used in herbal remedies and cosmetics. Additionally, borage has edible leaves and flowers, which are often added to salads and beverages, whereas comfrey's leaves are not typically consumed due to potential liver toxicity when ingested in large amounts.
The borage plant is characterised by having star-shaped flowers and this has led to it being commonly known by the name of starflower. This name is also given to an oil which is extracted from the plant's seeds. It follows that borage oil and starflower oil are two names for the same substance.
The address of the Comfrey Area Library is: 306 Brown Street West, Comfrey, 56019 1023
Comfrey in Tamil is called "பன்னீர் கீரை" (Panneer Keerai).
Comfrey leaves are called "लाख घास" (lakh ghaas) in Hindi.
The phone number of the Comfrey Area Library is: 507-877-6600.
Symphytum officinale, there are about 25 species including prickly comfrey (S. asperum) and Russian comfrey (S. Xuplandicum). A member of the Boraginaceae family.
The English name for karpuravalli is Indian borage, or Mexican mint.
The English name of the omavalli plant is Indian borage.
Comfrey is called "Ewe Awolowo" in Yoruba language.
The botanical name for borage is Borago officinalis.
Comfrey is a liquid organic fertilizer and also an herbal medicine. Comfrey is a turnip like root and has various colors, but most typically cream or purplish.
Comfrey is an herb that has medical values. This herb can be used for soreness and rheumatism.