Health Benefits of Wood Betony
Health Benefits of Wood Betony
Wood betony (stachys officinalis) also known as bishopwort or betonica officinalis is a herb belonging to the mint (Lamiaceae) family native to Europe, Western Asia, and Northern Africa. Its leaves and flowers are used for medicinal purposes. Wood betony is traditionally used to treat sinusitis.
Wood betony has anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-microbial properties. Wood betony is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free radicals in the body and may help prevent the risk of chronic diseases.
Wood betony is a calming sedative and may help support the nervous system. Wood betony may help reduce anxiety, stress and depression. Wood betony may also help promote sleep.
Wood betony is an analgesic and has antispasmodic properties. Wood betony may help treat headaches, muscle spasms, and severe pain.
Wood betony may also help reduce pms symptoms including menstrual cramps, bloating, body aches, soreness and or headaches.
Wood betony may also support postpartum and menopause.
Wood betony may help promote digestive health including relieving gas, indigestion, bloating, nausea, and diarrhea.
Wood betony may also help treat rheumatoid arthritis and other types of arthritis by reducing inflammation, pain and swelling, and stiffness from joints.
As always consult with your physician.
Sources:
https://www.drugs.com/npp/betony.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betonica_officinalis
https://www.peacehealth.org/medical-topics/id/hn-3662000
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-587/betony
https://www.learningherbs.com/blog/wood-betony-uses#gsc.tab=0