Scientific Name: Symphytum officinale
Plant Family: Boraginaceae, forget-me-not family
Part Used: Root and leaves
Actions: Demulcent, emollient, mildly astringent and expectorant.
Energetics: Slightly cooling and drying
Preparations: Slave, poultice, soak, oil
Cautions: Contains potentially toxic alkaloids when taken internally. Avoid if nursing. Do not apply to broken skin.
Medicinal Uses: Used externally for sprains, swelling, bruises, healing cuts, boils, abscesses and ulcers