Comfrey

Object/Artifact

-

Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy

Name/Title

Comfrey

Entry/Object ID

PCP.1994.1.325

Description

Small squared box containing comfrey

Category

plant specimen

Acquisition

Accession

PCP.1994.1

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Parke, Davis & Co.

Date made

circa 1897 - 1900

Time Period

Late 19th to early 20th century

Place

State/Province

Michigan

Country

USA

Continent

North America

Notes

Detroit, MI

Exhibition

Herbs of Heritage: Ethnobotany in Irish Folklore

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Cultural/Historical Context

Label

In Irish folklore, comfrey, often known as ceannbhán clúmhach or "knitbone," was revered for its healing powers, particularly in mending broken bones, treating wounds, and soothing sprains. (From "Herbs in Heritage: Ethnobotany in Irish Folklore," Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy, Jun 15 - Dec 31, 2024)