From the herb garden

Betony

Stachys officinalis

Folk names: Bishop wort, Louse wort, Purple Betony

Family	Labiatae/ Lamiaceae
Genus	Stachys
Species	officinalis
Part(s) used	Arial parts

Actions

Aromatic, astringent, bitter,digestive stimulant, nervine,sedative. (what these mean)

Uses

It strengthens the central nervous system and can be used for nervous headaches, anxiety , tension and neuralgia. It is also used for nervous debility and can be used for withdrawal from benzodiazepines.

Majikal uses

For protection and purification, placed beneath the pillow shields from visions and dreams. Strengthens the body when worn, aids in making love advances and reunites quarrelling couples if taken with food.

Constituents

Alkaloids -stachydrine, betonicine, trigonelline. Diterpenes - betonicosides A-D, betaconolide. Betaine, choline, tannins.