Hello Healers! Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)  is one of the most well-known tissue-supporting herbs in traditional Western herbalism. Recognized for its long history of topical use, comfrey has been valued for generations as a plant associated with repair and restoration. Here is a clear, factual look at its history, botanical background, and traditional uses. A Little History Comfrey has been used in Europe since ancient times. Its genus name, Symphytum , comes from a Greek