Herbs - Wood Betony - Ailments / Situations Where Used

Wood betony is a fine medicinal that is stimulating to the circulation system and relaxing to the nervous system. It works well on headaches and migraines and can relieve neuralgia. The plant helps feed and strengthen the central nervous system, is mildly sedating, and is good for various aches and pains. It is used in nervous debility, anxiety, tension, sciatica, dizziness, and hiatus hernia. Combined with equal parts rosemary and scullcap, it makes a useful remedy for most types of headaches, especially those stemming from nervousness.

Wood Betony, Young Plant

The high content of tannins in the plant makes it a very handy plant to apply externally to cuts and bruises.