WOOD BETONY-Herbal Remedy for Headache

Botanical: Stachys Betonica

Family N.O. Labiatae

Other Name-Wood Betony

Uses

• Dyspepsia
• Rheumatism
• Scrofula
• Headache
• Migraines
• Sore throat
• Diarrhea
• Blood pressure
• Menstrual problems
• Cold
• Digestive disorders

How to use in different diseases

• The tonic is useful for dyspepsia and rheumatism, scrofula and impurities of the blood. It should be taken one to teaspoonfuls twice a day
• The dried herb is also useful for combined with Eyebright and Coltsfoot, for relieving headache
• The leaves is useful for sore throat
• It has astriagent property and hence useful for diarrhea, gum and throat
• The whole plant is useful for pains, lower blood pressure, depressions and other nervous disorders
• It is very helpful in nosebleed menstrual problems and cold
• It is used to stimulate the digestive system and to boost the functioning of the liver

Parts used

Whole herb

Dose

Tonic- 5 to 10ml

Preparations

Tonic