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Product Name Historical uses Category Issued
Wood Betony
Stachys officinalis L.		 Analgesic, astringent, carminative, hepatic, nervin, sedative, stomachic, tonic, vulnerary. Single product April 1996
Replaces:
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Common Names:
Betony, Wood Betony.

Parts Used:
Whole plant.

Recognized Uses:
In ancient Greece the common expression was "If you are sick buy (Wood) Betony, if need be sell your coat, but buy Betony!" From this a person can deduce how important the ancient Greeks felt about Wood Betony. Few plants have as widespread a history as Betony. Its use has been known since the Roman Empire, where it was used as a panacea for practically every disease. During the Middle ages, the plant was ascribed magical powers.1 The high tannin content of the plant most likely contributes to the anti-diarrhea effect of this plant.2 Today, it is used as an astringent to treat diarrhea and as a gargle or tea for irritations of the mouth and throat. It has been used to treat anxiety and for the treatment of headache. The plants are used in folk medicine for genital tumors, sclerosis of the spleen and liver, wens, fever, bladder stones, catarrh, colds, convulsions, cough, dropsy, epilepsy, epistaxis, gout, heartburn, hysteria, kidney stones, nephrosis, neuralgia, neurosis, palpitation, palsy, splenitis, stomachache and toothache.3

Contraindications:
None.

Adverse reactions:
Over dosage may cause gastrointestinal irritation.2

Dosage:
40 drops or more three times per day.

References:
Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990; Dr. James A. Duke, CRC Handbook of Medicinal Herbs; The Lawrence Review of Natural Products, 1990.





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1 Tyler VE, The New Honest Herbal, GF Stickley Co, Phila., 1987.
2 The Larence Review of Natural Product, 1990.
This information is not intended to substitute medical advice regarding medical problems, diagnosis, treatments or healing of diseases or other physical and mental problems. This work is about historical observations and historical information relating to herbs. It is not the author's intention to establish prescriptions and/or diagnosis. The author and publisher deny responsibility in case of auto-prescription without former authorization of a physician.