Wood Betony

Botanical Name
Stachys Betonica (BENTH.)
Betonica officinalis (LINN.)

Others Name
Bishopswort

Part Used
Herb

Introduction
Betony wood is a pretty woodland plant, found throughout England, but by no means common in Scotland. Though generally growing in woods and copses, it is occasionally to be found in more open situations, and amongst the tangled growths on heaths and moors.

Historical or traditional use
Betony wood was used in European folk herbalism as a remedy for respiratory tract inflammation, heartburn, urinary tract inflammation, varicose veins, intestinal worm infestations, and failure to thrive.It was considered a calming remedy and was used for headaches as well as some forms of neuralgia, including shingles.

How much is usually taken?
A tea of wood betony can be made by steeping 1 to 2 tsp dried leaf and flower in a cup of water for 15 minutes. One or two cups of this tea can be drunk per day.5 Though generally better between meals, it can be taken with food for convenience or if there is any gastrointestinal upset

Are there any side effects or interactions?
There are no known adverse effects from use of wood betony other than occasional mild gastrointestinal upset. Its safety in pregnancy and breast-feeding is generally unknown, though as noted above it has been studied in Russia as a way to increase lactation. At the time of writing, there were no well-known drug interactions with wood betony.


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