Western Herbalism
Wood Betony
Stachys officinalis
Also known as Betony.
Sovereign traditional remedy for head ailments (nervous/digestive headaches) Strengthens solar plexus, nervous system, grounding Often used in formulas Historical panacea (47 uses by Antonius Musa) Mild sedative, anxiolytic effects supported by pharmacology
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Nervous exhaustion
- Mild insomnia
- Headache
- Nervous
- Tension
- Digestive
- Hypertension-related
- Wounds
- Menopausal problems
- Stomach tension/nausea
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Uterine cramps
- Hypertension
- Rheumatism
- Respiratory issues (colds, cough, tension)
- Skin conditions
- Nervous system weakness
- Digestive complaints
- Gas
- Bloating
- Indigestion
- Cramps
- Colic
- Dyspepsia
- Nervous tension
- Abdominal distension
- Bleeding
- Bronchitis
- Cough
Safety
Pregnancy: Pregnancy Caution
Breastfeeding: Lactation (source flag notSafeInLactation)
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Infusion/Tea: 1-2 tsp dried herb/cup, 2-3x daily | ||
| Tincture: 1:5 in 40-50% alcohol, 2-6 mL 3x daily (or 20-60 drops 2-3x daily) | 6-40 mL | |
| Dried herb: 2-4 g 3x daily | 2000-4000 mg |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. Sovereign traditional remedy for head ailments (nervous/digestive headaches) Strengthens solar plexus, nervous system, grounding Often used in formulas Historical panacea (47 uses by Antonius Musa) Mild sedative, anxiolytic effects supported by pharmacology
primary-actions. Wood Betony acts primarily as: Nervine, Bitter tonic, Carminative, Astringent, Sedative. Secondary actions include Antispasmodic, Expectorant, Vulnerary, Alterative, Tonic, Skeletal muscle relaxant.
indications. Wood Betony is traditionally indicated for: Nervous exhaustion, Mild insomnia, Headache, Nervous, Tension, Digestive, Hypertension-related, Wounds, Menopausal problems, Stomach tension/nausea, Stress, Anxiety, Uterine cramps, Hypertension, Rheumatism, and 33 further conditions.
constituents. Notable constituents of Wood Betony include: Alkaloids: stachydrine, betonicine, betaine, choline, Tannins, Flavonoids: apigenin, luteolin derivatives, tricin, Iridoids: harpagide, acetylharpagide, aucubin, catalpol, Rosmarinic acid, Caffeic acid, Volatile oils.
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