Herb Magick: Comfrey

Comfrey, Symphytum officinale

Also known as knitbone, bruisewort, and bonnet, Saturn rules Comfrey and Capricorn is its astrological sign. Its element is Earth, its direction is North, its day is Saturday, and its magickal power is To Keep Silence. Its energetic effect is receptive, feminine, and passive. Associated Deities are Hecate (goddess), Cassiel (angel), and Aratron (Olympic Spirit).

Use in Rituals, Spells, and Magickal Workings

The entire plant (leaves, stems, flowers, and roots) from the Comfrey plant can be used in magickal workings, fresh or dried. Comfrey is used in magickal workings for banishing or binding, influencing, and protection. Comfrey is also used to remove obstacles or place obstacles in someone’s path. It is also useful in workings for healing and balance.

Magickal Methodologies

• Fresh or dried Comfrey can be used whole on the altar or workspace during magickal workings; however, the leaves are rather large and might be better dried and crushed before use.
• Dried and crushed Comfrey can be added to mojo or charm bags and then carried with you.
• Dried Comfrey can be added to a simmer pot or to the top of a candle for cleansing or purification. You can also anoint a candle with oil and then roll the candle in crushed leaves or root.
• Make a Comfrey infusion with the leaves and then use the infusion to paint on a small piece of parchment paper or runestock to enhance a working. For example, paint the infusion on a piece of runestock (or parchment paper rolled into a small scroll) prior to creating a bindrune to carry with you. The root is decocted (simmered), however, and becomes gel-like or goopy when simmered so it’s probably not an option.