Wood Betony
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Wood Betony
Stachys officinalis
Flower, leaf
Used to treat headaches (neuralgia), insomnia and relieve anxiety (reputed to affect CNS)
Anxiolytic effects, but currently no high-quality studies on the medicinal applications of betony. Most dosing information based on traditional use. Used as an infusion, dried herb in boiling water, as a liquid extract or tincture. Consumed multiple times per day.