Wood Betony (Stachys officinalis)

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One of the oldest and most revered herbs in British and Celtic herbal tradition, cherished for centuries by healers, monks and country folk alike. Once considered second only to Vervain in the Anglo-Saxon herbal canon, it was said that a man who grew Wood Betony in his garden need fear no evil.

Wood Betony has a mild, slightly bitter and earthy flavour with a gentle astringency. Pleasant and unassuming, it blends beautifully with other nervines such as Skullcap or Lemon Balm.

Traditionally valued as a deeply grounding and restorative nervine herb, long considered a herb of the head — gently steadying an overactive mind whilst supporting clarity and focus.

Traditionally used to support nervous system wellness and ease feelings of tension, anxiety and mental exhaustion in traditional herbal practice.

Traditionally used to support digestive comfort and ease, valued for its gentle bitter and astringent qualities in folk medicine — particularly where digestive unease is connected to stress or nervous tension. That beautiful crossover between mind and gut that ancient healers understood long before modern science confirmed it. 🌿

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One of the oldest and most revered herbs in British and Celtic herbal tradition, cherished for centuries by healers, monks and country folk alike. Once considered second only to Vervain in the Anglo-Saxon herbal canon, it was said that a man who grew Wood Betony in his garden need fear no evil.

Wood Betony has a mild, slightly bitter and earthy flavour with a gentle astringency. Pleasant and unassuming, it blends beautifully with other nervines such as Skullcap or Lemon Balm.

Traditionally valued as a deeply grounding and restorative nervine herb, long considered a herb of the head — gently steadying an overactive mind whilst supporting clarity and focus.

Traditionally used to support nervous system wellness and ease feelings of tension, anxiety and mental exhaustion in traditional herbal practice.

Traditionally used to support digestive comfort and ease, valued for its gentle bitter and astringent qualities in folk medicine — particularly where digestive unease is connected to stress or nervous tension. That beautiful crossover between mind and gut that ancient healers understood long before modern science confirmed it. 🌿

Ethically sourced and naturally caffeine free.

Usage: 1-2 teaspoons per mug or cup and steep for 2-5 mins or until desired strength.

This is not medical advice but for informational purposes only.

Consult your doctor for contraindications with other medications and allergies, where pregnant, nursing or have underlying health conditions. The following are highlighted precautions but may not be exhaustive - please do your own due diligence.
*Not recommended during pregnancy.
*Seek medical advice if have low blood pressure.