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Wood betony

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Betonica officinalisStachys officinalis

Description: Wood betony is a perennial plant native to Europe. It is from labiatae family. Its leaves and flowers are used medicinally.

Oral Uses

  • Anxiety RatingRating

    Wood betony is a calmative; it has a calming and relaxing effect; reduces anxiaty. Take wood betony daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Bell's palsy RatingRating

    Wood betony is an antispasmodic and a muscle relaxant; alleviates symptoms. Take wood betony daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Colic RatingRating

    Wood betony is an analgesic, a carminative and a digestive; improves digestion; helps eliminate gas and reduces stomach pain. Take wood betony daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Cramps and spasms RatingRating

    Wood betony is an antispasmodic; alleviates spasms. Take wood betony daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Debility RatingRating

    Wood betony is a calmative; it has a calming and relaxing effect; alleviates debility. Take wood betony daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Delirium RatingRating

    Wood betony is a calmative; it has a calming and relaxing effect; alleviates symptoms Take wood betony daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Gastralgia RatingRating

    Wood betony is an analgesic, a calmative and a digestive; it has a calming and relaxing effect; improves digestion; reduces stomach pain; promotes stomach health and accelerates healing. Take wood betony daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Analgesic RatingRatingRating

    Wood betony is an analgesic; alleviates pain. Take wood betony daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Aromatic RatingRatingRating

    Wood betony is an aromatic; stimulates digestion. Take wood betony daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Calmative RatingRatingRating

    Wood betony is a calmative; it has a calming and relaxing effect. Take wood betony daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Digestive RatingRatingRating

    Wood betony is a digestive; improves and stimulates digestion. Take wood betony daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Hepatic RatingRatingRating

    Wood betony is a hepatic; improves liver function. Take wood betony daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Hypnotic RatingRatingRating

    Wood betony is a hypnotic; induces sleep. Take wood betony daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Nerve tonic RatingRatingRating

    Wood betony is a nerve tonic; strengthens nervous system. Take wood betony daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Topical Uses

  • Bruises Rating

    Wood betony is an anodyne and a vulnerary; soothes and heals damaged tissue; reduces pain and alleviates bruises. Apply wood betony containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Canker sores Rating

    Wood betony is an anodyne and an anti-inflammatory; reduces mouth inflammation and pain. Use wood betony tea as a gargle many times daily, for many weeks.

  • Gingivitis Rating

    Wood betony is an anodyne and an anti-inflammatory; reduces gum inflammation and pain. Use wood betony tea as a gargle many times daily, for many weeks.

  • Hemorrhoids Rating

    Wood betony is an anodyne and a vulnerary; soothes and heals damaged tissue; reduces pain. Apply wood betony containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Insect bites Rating

    Wood betony is an anodyne and an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation and pain. Apply wood betony containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Skin wounds Rating

    Wood betony is a vulnerary; soothes and heals damaged tissue; alleviates infected wound symptoms. Apply wood betony containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Anodyne RatingRating

    Wood betony is an anodyne; alleviates pain. Apply wood betony containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRating

    Wood betony is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Apply wood betony containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Parasiticide RatingRating

    Wood betony is a parasiticide; eliminates parasites on the skin. Apply wood betony containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Vulnerary RatingRating

    Wood betony is a vulnerary; soothes and heals damaged tissue. Apply wood betony containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take wood betony daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Cautions & Side Effects

Safety problems are unknown if used as suggested. Do not use if you are pregnant or nursing; Safety with children and for people with kidney or liver conditions are unknown.

Available Forms

Wood betony is available in tablet, capsule, tincture or bulk form.

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