Name: Comfrey Latin name: Symphytum officinale Family: Boraginaceae Parts Used: Leaves and root Taste: Mildly bitter, slightly sweet, astringent Energetics: Cooling, moistening with secondary drying effect Key actions: Inflammation modulator, astringent, emollient, vulnerary Precautions/Contraindications: External use only! Avoid use if pregnant/breastfeeding. Comfrey promotes conditions to soothe and support a natural connective tissue state by forming a protective barrier, soothing inflamed tissue, and cooling excessive heat.