Comfrey can also be made into a poultice along with a few other herbs. A great way to use it is to pulverize a few leaves in a blender or processor with a bit of water and other useful herbs. Then spread the pulp evenly across and in between a couple of 4X4 or larger bandages or gauze laid flat on a cookie sheet, and then freeze it. Then lay it across the injured area (i.e.... sprain, broken bone, badly bruised area) for accelerated healing. I have seen it used with other herbs like calendula, arnica, chamomile, and heal-all.
@SmallSeeds11 ай бұрын
Great tip/information!! Thank you 😊 can’t wait to try it for myself!
@reibersue48453 ай бұрын
I broke my wrist last year. Being a nurse, I knew my basic RICE protocol. Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. Immediately I implemented that and hit the books for how to heal. The doctor wanted to splint or cast and I knew I wouldn't be able to tolerate that. The wrist splint I already had, I couldn't tolerate. Anyways, I settled on comfrey root, which I did the fast low heat oil infusion in castor oil. The first night, I made a compress of the infusion slathering the oil and comfrey on a bandage made from puppy pee pad then covered it with saran wrap and then vet wrap to keep it in place. I used what I had on hand. Can I say, no pain overnight!!!! The only time I had pain was when I did something stupid like reach to open the car door.
@SmallSeeds3 ай бұрын
I love hearing peoples success stories from first hand experience with herbs! Thank you so much for sharing 🙏
@reibersue48453 ай бұрын
Funny synchronicity for me. I just found your channel through your self heal video and subscribed. Then scrolling through your videos came across this one. The synchronicity is, i just planted all 5 of these!!! Well not the korean mint but anise hysop. I also just planted self heal. I'm in my 3rd year of building a medicinal/culinary garden. I have 5 sites where i am planting now each for a different purpose. One is strictly culinary herbs. One is your traditional mints, spearmint, lemon balm, peppermint etc. One is for those with beautiful flowers that I hope get a bit untamed and feed our bees and hummingbirds. One is a big mound of backfill I'm hoping that some of the herbs that do well in poor soil get established, (trying comfrey there) and the last is for whatever doesnt seem to fit into the other categories. It was so exciting to see things come back from last year. It was backbreaking to get these beds established in the last 3 seasons but going forward, easy peasy as I think of new things to add.
@SmallSeeds3 ай бұрын
That is so cool you just planted these 5! They are wonderful plants to have for you and the wildlife. After posting this video someone shared with me that Anise Hyssop is native to the U.S. which I did not know. I’m thinking of adding that one to our garden soon. Pretty much the same as the Korean hyssop though. It sounds like your gardens are coming along well! Enjoy them much as you can 😊 it is a lot of work but very rewarding. I have been enjoying reading your comments and still have to read a few more. Thank you! 🌿💚🌱
@Peony25001 Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your videos and am planning my garden for both beauty and functionality based on your generous teachings. Thank you!
@reibersue48453 ай бұрын
One other comment. On your korean mint, you might want to try fermenting the leaves before you dry them for tea. I know it helps with the flavor of raspberry and strawberry leaves and really draws out that fruity scent.
@SmallSeeds3 ай бұрын
Oooo I will have to look into this more. Thanks so much! 🙏
@reibersue48453 ай бұрын
@@SmallSeeds it's quite easy to do. And once my anise hyssop gets established I'm going to try it on that. Experimenting is one of the fun things about gardening. Next to harvesting, that is. Take fresh leaves, let them wilt a little, then crush them. I use a mortar and pestle for small batches or just lay them between cloth or even saran wrap and pound with a rolling pin. Place them in a glass jar with a lid in a warm spot. Top of the fridge will do. Let them sit for a few days, then dry them like you would any other herb. This is how they ferment tea leaves to turn green tea into black tea.
@galedavis3198 Жыл бұрын
Was just thinking of what a beautiful day it is, an you just made it better. So nice to see you an your garden.A lot of information, glad I can watch it again. Hope you are all well. THANKS, Missed the little one.
@SmallSeeds Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Gale! We are doing well. Hope you are too!
@sveltland Жыл бұрын
Awesome
@dannettepeters15076 ай бұрын
Lol! I did not know that bees took naps while out foraging! Just assumed they did their resting back at the hive.
@SmallSeeds6 ай бұрын
It’s so cute when I see a little bee bum hanging out of a flower! 🥹 I didn’t know this either until I started gardening and it always gets me lol.
@dannettepeters15076 ай бұрын
@@SmallSeeds Oh Lord, that is even funnier; he ate himself into a food coma!! 🤭
@chelinfusco6403 Жыл бұрын
🐝❤I have all 5 growing in my garden. I also have Rose Rugosa, Hibiscus sabdariffa, Mint, Spearmint, Oregano, and 3 deferent types of elders. I don't have a very large garden, but these are spread out.
@SumoKittie8 ай бұрын
I need more videos like this pretty please and thank you 😍🙏🏼
@andy1986a Жыл бұрын
Gotta say u have a lovely voice it's almost soothing 😂 and easy to listen too.
@billvan5219 Жыл бұрын
You're very cool 😊.
@SmallSeeds7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@galedavis3198 Жыл бұрын
Wondering if you guys are doing well. Hope so, miss you ALL. Time to get in the garden. Wish it would rain. LOVE from an old Marine.
@SmallSeeds Жыл бұрын
Hello, Gale! We are doing well. Very busy with lots going on at our little farm. We are hoping for rain too but nothing yet sadly. Hope you are doing well!
@pnwgardenergal1325 Жыл бұрын
Love that Spring is here ! Beautiful garden 🌿
@SmallSeeds Жыл бұрын
Yes!! Thank you 💚
@mkaysartfuljourney1239 Жыл бұрын
I just found comphrey in my garden.
@VirginiaFruitGrower Жыл бұрын
Yay you're back! Great vid. I like the scent of licorice 🌼 🌻 🌹
@SmallSeeds Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I was never too fond of it until I started growing herbs that smelled & tasted like lol. Hope all is well, friend!
@rodneyb7918 Жыл бұрын
Found your channel by chance. Great information
@johnvance613611 ай бұрын
I love comfrey
@mphil8433 Жыл бұрын
Very informative and calming, thank you.
@BetterGetReady Жыл бұрын
I just found you and I'm loving your videos. Great information!
@jampackedfamilycountrylivi8022 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks so much Glad to finally see a video again.
@SmallSeeds Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Hope all is well with you and your family!!
@fallmax Жыл бұрын
I have learned so much from you thank you so much for your videos
@SmallSeeds Жыл бұрын
So glad to hear 😁
@esana Жыл бұрын
thank you for sharing
@taraelvira8252 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful video. Thankyou. Blessings.
@SmallSeeds Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Blessings to you as well.
@tory4643 ай бұрын
💚👍
@CEworld-bm7bb6 ай бұрын
Hi, it is me emmalyn
@andy1986a Жыл бұрын
Yay I'll be trying beebomb for the anti gassing. I suffer terrible with it. Can even hurt my chest thought I was having a heart attack once with it.
@SmallSeeds Жыл бұрын
Not gonna lie that’s happened to me before 😅 the Korean mint would be good for that too if you don’t mind the licorice flavor!
@twigandroot Жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing. I heard about your channel from edible acers
@SmallSeeds Жыл бұрын
They are one of my favorite channels! That’s so cool.
@Vsor Жыл бұрын
If you translated "bittersweet bubblegum yum-yum plant" to latin, it would make a fine species name.
@SmallSeeds Жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@andy1986a Жыл бұрын
If a compost pile has gone cold you can pee on it to bring it back😂😂
@SmallSeeds Жыл бұрын
🤣 not as easy as it seems!
@andy1986a Жыл бұрын
@@SmallSeeds hehe for a man it's no bother
@ourgraceunfolds Жыл бұрын
Hello 🌿How long do you let them dry
@SmallSeeds Жыл бұрын
It depends on which plant, which part of the plant and the temperature at the time of drying but typically for leaves & flowers it takes 1-2 weeks. When they are dry they usually feel slightly crispy and will crumble easily.
@beverlyfrancis3992 Жыл бұрын
Does the native plant Anise Hyssop have the same properties as Korean Hyssop?
@SmallSeeds Жыл бұрын
There are probably slight differences but they are extremely similar plants and are used for many of the same purposes in herbal medicine. They smell, taste and look almost exactly alike. Since Anise hyssop is native it’s probably the better option for growing for wildlife too! Thanks for asking because I didn’t even realize anise hyssop was a native until now. Very excited to know this now 😁
@beverlyfrancis3992 Жыл бұрын
@@SmallSeeds Thank you. It sounded so similar to the anise Hyssop that I grow that I hoped it would have similar properties. It is a native plant to the Midwestern prairies. I just discovered your channel last week and am happy to find it.
@fallmax Жыл бұрын
Would you know any organic places I could order this herb from thank you
@SmallSeeds Жыл бұрын
Are you looking for live plants or dried herbs? Just thought I’d ask!
@fallmax Жыл бұрын
@@SmallSeeds hello thank you so much for getting back with me. I was looking for dried herbs Organic…. I would love to make some tea thank you again so much I love your channel
@SmallSeeds Жыл бұрын
@@fallmax Mountain Rose Herbs is a great place to start looking as well as Starwest botanicals. They both have a nice selection of organic dried herbs. They may not have some of the exact same herbs when it comes to the species in this video but do have some! For example, they don’t seem to have dried Korean hyssop but do have anise hyssop which can be used interchangeably.
@fallmax Жыл бұрын
@@SmallSeeds you are so kind to get back with me. Thank you so much for your knowledge.
@reibersue48453 ай бұрын
@@fallmax You can also try Frontier Co-op.
@_MusikDigger Жыл бұрын
★ dont look for medicinal plants for your health ... look for ways not to disturb the nature ... that done, youll have no reason to look for medicinal plants .