Wood Betony 

Botanical Name: Stachys officinalis

🌍 Where It’s Grown

Wood Betony grows throughout Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia.
Your batches are typically sourced from woodlands and meadow edges, where the plant develops its grounding, earthy aroma and strong traditional healing qualities.

🌿 Benefits

• Traditionally used to ease tension, headaches, and nervous stress
• Supports digestion and overall gut comfort
• Known as a nervine — helps calm the mind and soothe the emotional body
• May assist with muscle tension and grounding after stressful days
• Energetically used to reconnect you to your body, center your mind, and protect your energy field

🔥 Hot Brew or ❄️ Cold Brew?

Best as a hot brew.

Hot Brew:
• 1 tsp per cup
• Water 200–212°F
• Steep 10–15 minutes
• Flavor is earthy, slightly bitter, deeply grounding

Cold Brew:
• Possible, but much weaker
• Cold infusion softens the bitterness but reduces medicinal strength

🍯 Flavor Pairings to Improve Taste

Wood Betony is earthy and gently bitter, so it blends beautifully with:

• Peppermint
• Chamomile
• Lemon balm
• Lavender
• Rose petals
• Honey or agave
• Spearmint for a sweeter herbal taste

🌬 Can It Be Smoked in an Herbal Cigarette?

Yes — in moderation.

• Produces a smooth, mild herbal smoke
• Traditionally used to calm the mind and ground the nervous system
• Best blended with mullein, lavender, damiana, or skullcap

✨ Spiritual / Metaphysical Uses

• One of the most powerful herbs for grounding and protection
• Historically worn by healers for psychic shielding
• Helps clear mental clutter and restore focus
• Used in rituals for stability, safety, and energetic boundaries
• Excellent for anyone who feels “scattered,” disconnected, or overstimulated

⚠ Contraindications

• Avoid during pregnancy
• Use caution if you have low blood pressure (may have a mild relaxing effect)
• Consult a professional if taking sedatives
• Not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any medical condition

📦 How to Store

• Keep in an airtight container
• Store in a cool, dry, dark place
• Keep away from moisture and sun
• Shelf life: approx. 1–2 years