We all have days when anxiety takes over our lives. Anxiety is a natural and usually short-lived reaction to a stressful situation, associated with feelings of worry, nervousness, or apprehension. Maybe in recent days, you’ve been surprised by how you can’t stop worrying about your loved one. It happens to me too. It starts with a little situation and it gets bigger and bigger by the minute. Usually, I take a deep breath and a nice cup of Wood Betony tea and the calming effects work and I feel at peace again. Thanks, Mother Earth for this kind of medicine!
A couple of years ago, I bought a package of Wood Betony seeds at Mountain Rose Herbs. I planted them in the autumn and they grew in the spring. Since then, every year, I have had a beautiful bush. Wood Betony is a herb that grows up to three feet in height. In addition, the plant can be identified by its green leaves and pretty pink to lilac-colored flowers. The pollinators just adored them. As you can see, I put them in my flower beds and they thrive and look good.
More info on the herb : Wood Betony
Botanical Name: Western – Stachys officinalis, Syn. Betonica officinalis.
I enjoyed Wood betony tea as a healthy tonic and a substitute for black tea. I also read that as a medicine, the herb has a long history of being used to treat a wide variety of lung (like asthma) and digestive issues, as well as being recognized as a gentle blood tonic. Native to Europe, Stachys officinalis has a long history of use in traditional European herbalism for its wellness-promoting qualities. Wood betony is a member of the mint family, with a spike of purple flowers and heart-shaped leaves at its base that become opposite, oval, and toothed as they make their way up the stem. The herbaceous perennial has a history of folklore surrounding it, mostly regarding protection and dreaming. The beautiful flowers and petals can be steeped as tea, applied in external applications, or tinctured.
“Sell your coat and buy betony,” warns an Italian proverb of the Middle Ages. Wood betony was once considered a magic herb for dispelling a wide variety of diseases and dispersing negative energy.
Wood betony does especially well if grown in average to medium, well-draining soil, and full sun. You would not believe how Stachys Officinalis is a thick, fast-growing, bush-like plant and how its brilliant blooms are an incredible addition to your wildflower landscape. Its flowers range in color from white to pink to deep purple and bloom from June to August. Remember that all parts of the plant can be collected and used fresh or dried for making tinctures and teas. But withhold on the roots as they can upset your digestive tracks.
The wood betony tea is aromatic, slightly bitter, and sweet. The dried flowers and petals pair nicely with peppermint tea and chamomile tea. Considered energetically grounding in some traditions.
Here’s the DIY recipe for the BOOST YOUR MOOD tea blend for this peaceful feeling
BOOST YOUR MOOD TEA BLEND
The medicinal properties of wood betony herbal teas can have a wonderful effect on your mental health. They help to relax your mind and release stress and anxiety. Certain herbs and blends can help to boost your mood or provide energy when yours is a little low.This herbal tea blend makes great gifts.
Ingredients
- Half a cup of organic wood betony leaves and fresh flowers
- 1 cup organic peppermint leaf
- Half a cup of organic lavender flowers
Instructions
- Mix dried herbs (not powdered) in a bowll
- Store in sealed containers.
- Use 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon per cup of hot water.
- Steep covered at least 5 minutes and up to 20.
Enjoy!
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La passion des herbes from Jekka McVickar
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Precautions
I always recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. Don’t use the roots because high doses will give you diarrhea.
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