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We call it Smeerwortel in Dutch!
It is mostly used in salves.
We use the verb 'smeren' in the context of salves to mean 'applying' it. And 'wortel' means 'root'. Clearly that name comes from the use of the roots of the plant for salves, or maybe massage oils as well.

urgh. Why can't I think of the scientific name right now...
Ah, that was it!
*Symphytum officinale*

I know it mostly for its effect on muscles and such.
Lovely plant.

Did you know that there are countries where they apparently eat this trough salads? (Or so has been told to me.)
And yet science warns against consuming Comphrey, for some scientists say that the plant contains a very small amount of certain ingredients that could possibly cause cancer...