Wood Betony Herb Cut
Stachys officionalis
Form: Cut
Product description
Whether protecting the body from free radical damage, reducing pain and swelling or fighting infections and healing wounds, this perennial plant packs a powerful medicinal punch. Wood betony herb is also known as common hedgenettle, bishop’s-wort and purple betony. Some people believe the name betony is taken from the Celtic word bewton – which means good for the head.
Nutritional wonder
This herb can stand up to its namesake, as one of the things it is commonly used for is to reduce the pain associated with a headache. It contains glycosides, which can help lower blood pressure and so in turn tackle headaches and anxiety.
Wood betony herb also contains around 15% tannins. This makes it a good astringent to help treat diarrhoea, mouth and throat infections and skin issues.
The healing powers of wood betony herb can also be enhanced with the right herb combination. When blended with skullcap it can help treat nervous headaches, while if used with yarrow it can halt nosebleeds. To help calm congestion, colds and sinus headaches a combination of wood betony and comfrey is advised.
Cure all
So remarkable is this herb and so wide-ranging the number of ailments it could help soothe, that the ancient Romans listed 47 separate maladies that wood betony could cure. Thanks to antioxidant properties it can fight off free radical damage and help keep disease at bay. Its antimicrobial action can help beat infections and heal wounds. While it is also believed to have a calming effect on the nervous system, treating insomnia, anxiety and nervous disorders thanks to its mild sedative effect.
Teas, tinctures and tablets
Although wood betony herb is often taken in tea, tincture, powder or capsule form, it can also be applied topically as a poultice, or used as a mouthwash to tackle infection, inflammation, tooth pain and gingivitis.
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Important: Joseph Flach & Sons are not herbalists and are unable to offer advice on and are unable to attest to the efficacy or suitability of a material for use in a herbal remedy or as a product ingredient.
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- Europe
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