common comfrey and free loader; this not the Russian variety seen around the village but the old herbalist's favourite. It is growing in our favourite lane. Apparently, so I am told, the name comes from the Latin conferre, to draw together, because it was used to mend broken bones; and a slimy substance of the root made in a posset of ale was good for bad backs. The boss is out in the kitchen sliming away and drinking beer ... fat chance.
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