Wood Betony ( Stachys officinalis)
Other Names::
Wood betony is a perennial herb with spiky pink flowers, traditionally used for its nervine and tonic properties.
Energetics::
Warming
Stimlate or speed up metabolism; increase energy production and warmth; bring blow flow and vitality to tissues that are pale and cool
Properties::
Nervine
Calm the body, mind, spirit. fortify frayed nerve endings that result from chronic stress and unrest.
Tonic
Increases systemic strength and tone
Astringent
Constriction / knitting together of body tissues - good to reduce chronic inflammation of the bowels.
Relaxant
Induces relaxation
Carminative
Relieve gas by suppressing the formation of gas in the intestines and promoting expulsion of gas.
Ailments::
No Ailments set
Parts::
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Associated with ::
Nervous
Digestive
Respiratory