Guest guest Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 In a message dated 9/19/2005 6:22:49 AM Eastern Daylight Time, shaye@... writes: My comfrey plant leaves are HUGE after this weekend's rains. I hate to waste these but I dotn have much space to dry them. Do you guys think it would be ok to hang them from my closeline in the back yard just for the day to dry? Since its not suppose to rain today? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shaye, if you can hang it in your garage (I hang mine from the rafters) or in a shady spot outside, it'll be fine, but the sun just bleaches it all out. Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 Thanks Beth! Your always so helpful! Shaye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 In a message dated 9/19/2005 11:30:21 AM Eastern Daylight Time, shaye@... writes: Thanks Beth! Your always so helpful! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Yeah, that's what my kids say. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 I was under the impression that it is the root of the comfrey plant that has the healing power. I'm not sure... It does make the soap a lovely green color. I used to make a kelp-aloe-comfrey-lavender soap that was so lovely. Maggie , Shepherd Central New York, US www.maggiesfarminc.com From: Susie Miele <luvdatgoat13@...> Subject: drying comfrey , " GoatMilkSoap Moderator " <goatmilksoap-owner > Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 8:38 PM I just cut a ton of comfrey down at my mom and dad's and it got dark out. Will it be ok til tomorrow in the car? Do I make bunches out of the leaves or the whole stalk?How long do I let it dry and what do I do then. Crumble it into a jar? How about infusing?Any info would be great! Thanks, Susie Goat Lady Soap Co. Forever Changing Farm Columbus,New York www.goatladysoapco. com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Your welcome Susie, Enjoy! Sherri _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Susie Miele Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 9:20 PM Subject: [Norton AntiSpam] RE: drying comfrey Thanks Sherri, Sounds pretty simple. Susie Goat Lady Soap Co. Forever Changing Farm Columbus,New York www.goatladysoapco.com From: Sherri <namastefltg (DOT) <mailto:namaste%40fltg.net> net> Subject: RE: drying comfrey @ <mailto:%40> Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 8:57 PM Hi Susie, I am an herbalist and have dried herbs, infused oils, and have made many herb related products for years ( but new to CP soap making :-)) The comfrey leaves are a thicker leaved herb and hold a lot of water so it is important that when infusing the comfrey in olive oil ( extra virgin) the leaves are completely dried! Otherwise if moisture is left in the leaves and immersed in the oil, mold will form and smell like old gross cheese! Believe me, you don't want that!!! So anyway when the herb is thoroughly dried break into smaller pieces and pack into a mason jar. Fill to the top and cover with the olive oil. I usually let the mixture infuse outside and take in all the sun and moon energies! After about 2-3 weeks I then will strain it with a cheesecloth and squeeze the last bit out ( don't forget as this last bit is the best of the infusion!). Cap and store in cool dry area and it can be used as your herbal bases for many wonderful herbal products! Good luck! Sherri " SECRET GARDEN RABBITS " Sherri & Nicosha http://secretgarden rabbits.tripod. com _____ From: [mailto:@ groups. com] On Behalf Of Susie Miele Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 8:39 PM ; GoatMilkSoap Moderator Subject: drying comfrey I just cut a ton of comfrey down at my mom and dad's and it got dark out. Will it be ok til tomorrow in the car? Do I make bunches out of the leaves or the whole stalk?How long do I let it dry and what do I do then. Crumble it into a jar? How about infusing?Any info would be great! Thanks, Susie Goat Lady Soap Co. Forever Changing Farm Columbus,New York www.goatladysoapco. com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hi Maggie, Yes both the leaves and roots are used and both have their own but similar healing qualities. The leaves contain a high amount of allantoin which is great for skin repair/renewal. The root is very healing & soothing to cuts and burns (great for first aid products) as it has mucilage qualities. Sherri _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Maggie Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 9:22 PM Subject: Re: drying comfrey I was under the impression that it is the root of the comfrey plant that has the healing power. I'm not sure... It does make the soap a lovely green color. I used to make a kelp-aloe-comfrey-lavender soap that was so lovely. Maggie , Shepherd Central New York, US www.maggiesfarminc.com From: Susie Miele <luvdatgoat13@ <mailto:luvdatgoat13%40> > Subject: drying comfrey @ <mailto:%40> , " GoatMilkSoap Moderator " <goatmilksoap- <mailto:goatmilksoap-owner%40> owner > Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 8:38 PM I just cut a ton of comfrey down at my mom and dad's and it got dark out. Will it be ok til tomorrow in the car? Do I make bunches out of the leaves or the whole stalk?How long do I let it dry and what do I do then. Crumble it into a jar? How about infusing?Any info would be great! Thanks, Susie Goat Lady Soap Co. Forever Changing Farm Columbus,New York www.goatladysoapco. com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Yup! What Sherri said. ;-) I know this is late, but for future reference, it should be okay if the sun isn't beating on it the next day. I keep mine whole until I use it somehow, so it will retain its properties as much as possible. Do jar it once it's completely dry. Beth _http://www.soapandgarden.com_ (http://www.soapandgarden.com/) Be good to your skin! www.saponifier.com In a message dated 8/20/2008 8:58:46 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, namaste@... writes: ( don't forget as this last bit is the best of the infusion!). Cap and store in cool dry area and it can be used as your herbal bases for many wonderful herbal products! Good luck! **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Both the leaves and roots are used. Fortunately, not just the roots as they get rock hard upon drying! LOL The soap you made sounds marvelous! Beth _http://www.soapandgarden.com_ (http://www.soapandgarden.com/) Be good to your skin! www.saponifier.com In a message dated 8/20/2008 9:22:01 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, bundaflicka@... writes: I was under the impression that it is the root of the comfrey plant that has the healing power. I'm not sure... It does make the soap a lovely green color. I used to make a kelp-aloe-comfrey-lavender soap that was so lovely. **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Thanks everyone for all the replys for drying comfrey . Lots of info, lots of help. i tied the leaves up in small bundles and hung them on my wooden clothes dryer on the front porch.It's the coolest shade spot I could find. It kinda looks like tabbaco. i hope it turns out good.I still have 5 more plants to cut.Only thing is japenese beetles are on some so i tossed a bunch. Can goats eat comfrey? Is there a certain time of harvesting? I think I'm going to move the plants along the shady wall of the garage, they are taking over the garden. Thanks, Susie Goat Lady Soap Co. Forever Changing Farm Columbus,New York www.goatladysoapco.com From: ByrneBunch@... <ByrneBunch@...> Subject: Re: drying comfrey Date: Friday, August 22, 2008, 1:34 AM Yup! What Sherri said. ;-) I know this is late, but for future reference, it should be okay if the sun isn't beating on it the next day. I keep mine whole until I use it somehow, so it will retain its properties as much as possible. Do jar it once it's completely dry. Beth _http://www.soapandg arden.com_ (http://www.soapandg arden.com/) Be good to your skin! www.saponifier. com In a message dated 8/20/2008 8:58:46 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, namastefltg (DOT) net writes: ( don't forget as this last bit is the best of the infusion!). Cap and store in cool dry area and it can be used as your herbal bases for many wonderful herbal products! Good luck! ************ **It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information. travel.aol. com/deals? ncid=aoltrv00050 000000047) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Sue, I have no idea whether goats eat comfrey or not, but I googled it, and here is the site I found that addresses your question: _http://www.horizonherbs.com/pilot.asp?pg=comfrey_root_ (http://www.horizonherbs.com/pilot.asp?pg=comfrey_root) The best time to harvest comfrey leaves is just before it buds out, although I have been known to harvest it at other times, too. It's at its peak then, though. The roots should be harvested in the spring or fall after growing is finished, as that's when most of the power of the plant goes to the roots. Beth _http://www.soapandgarden.com_ (http://www.soapandgarden.com) Be good to your skin! www.saponifier.com In a message dated 8/22/2008 12:44:46 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, luvdatgoat13@... writes: Can goats eat comfrey? Is there a certain time of harvesting? I **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 Hi Beth, You are right in that harvesting the roots of any herb is best in the fall as all the plants energies are now concentrated in the root in preparation for its storing of food for the winter. That is when the chemical constituents are at their highest for the roots. BTW for those of you that mentioned that the root is really hard to deal with dried... If after the root is washed it is cut into small pieces it is then easier to deal with when dried. It can be powdered in a coffee grinder at that point. Best wishes, Sherri _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of ByrneBunch@... Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2008 1:22 AM Subject: [Norton AntiSpam] Re: drying comfrey Sue, I have no idea whether goats eat comfrey or not, but I googled it, and here is the site I found that addresses your question: _http://www.horizonh <http://www.horizonherbs.com/pilot.asp?pg=comfrey_root_> erbs.com/pilot.asp?pg=comfrey_root_ (http://www.horizonh <http://www.horizonherbs.com/pilot.asp?pg=comfrey_root> erbs.com/pilot.asp?pg=comfrey_root) The best time to harvest comfrey leaves is just before it buds out, although I have been known to harvest it at other times, too. It's at its peak then, though. The roots should be harvested in the spring or fall after growing is finished, as that's when most of the power of the plant goes to the roots. Beth _http://www.soapandg <http://www.soapandgarden.com_> arden.com_ (http://www.soapandg <http://www.soapandgarden.com> arden.com) Be good to your skin! www.saponifier.com In a message dated 8/22/2008 12:44:46 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, luvdatgoat13@ <mailto:luvdatgoat13%40> writes: Can goats eat comfrey? Is there a certain time of harvesting? I **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information. <http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047> travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 Hi Beth, You are right in that harvesting the roots of any herb is best in the fall as all the plants energies are now concentrated in the root in preparation for its storing of food for the winter. That is when the chemical constituents are at their highest for the roots. BTW for those of you that mentioned that the root is really hard to deal with dried... If after the root is washed it is cut into small pieces it is then easier to deal with when dried. It can be powdered in a coffee grinder at that point. Best wishes, Sherri _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of ByrneBunch@... Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2008 1:22 AM Subject: [Norton AntiSpam] Re: drying comfrey Sue, I have no idea whether goats eat comfrey or not, but I googled it, and here is the site I found that addresses your question: _http://www.horizonh <http://www.horizonherbs.com/pilot.asp?pg=comfrey_root_> erbs.com/pilot.asp?pg=comfrey_root_ (http://www.horizonh <http://www.horizonherbs.com/pilot.asp?pg=comfrey_root> erbs.com/pilot.asp?pg=comfrey_root) The best time to harvest comfrey leaves is just before it buds out, although I have been known to harvest it at other times, too. It's at its peak then, though. The roots should be harvested in the spring or fall after growing is finished, as that's when most of the power of the plant goes to the roots. Beth _http://www.soapandg <http://www.soapandgarden.com_> arden.com_ (http://www.soapandg <http://www.soapandgarden.com> arden.com) Be good to your skin! www.saponifier.com In a message dated 8/22/2008 12:44:46 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, luvdatgoat13@ <mailto:luvdatgoat13%40> writes: Can goats eat comfrey? Is there a certain time of harvesting? I **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information. <http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047> travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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