# Betony

## Remedy Classification
- **Type:** Herbal Remedy
- **Alternative Names:** Stachys officinalis, Betony
- **Miasm:** Psoric Miasm
- **Temperament:** Neutral
- **Aggravation Time:** Neutral/Anytime

## Keynote Indications
Key Actions: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-.
Parts Used: Root.

## Modalities (Aggravations / Ameliorations)
Cautions: Do not take during pregnancy..

## Symptoms by System

### Extremities
- Sarsaparilla Smilax spp.
- Long used in the Americas and Europe, sarsaparilla is a valuable remedy for chronic infections, chronic inflammatory disease, and menopausal problems.
- medicinal uses Part used Root Key actions Anti-inflammatory • Anti- rheumatic • Detoxicant• Diuretic • T onic skin disorders Sarsaparilla is used to treat psoriasis and eczema, particularly where itchiness is a major factor .
- It is best taken Betony Stachys officinalis Although poorly researched, betony has a wealth of traditional uses, with one classical writer recommending it for as many as 47 illnesses.
- key information safety ★ ★ ★★ ✩ traditional use ★ ★ ★ ✩ research ★ ✩ ✩ ✩ best taKen as Infusion ✓✓✓ Tincture ✓✓ Tablet ✓ dosage C (see pp.44–45) cautions Do not take during pregnancy.
- See also pp.42–51.
- medicinal uses Parts used Aerial parts Key actions Astringent • Mild bitter • Mild sedative • Nerve tonic in combination, for example with yellow dock (Rumex crispus).
- menopausal problems Sarsaparilla can help with menopausal problems linked with skin or arthritic symptoms.
- A–z of h ERBAL REMEDIES key information safety ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ traditional use ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ research ★ ★ ✩ ✩ ✩ best taKen as Decoction ✓✓✓ Tincture ✓✓ dosage C (see pp.44–45) cautions High doses may cause side effects.
- Seek professional advice if taking prescribed medication.
- See also pp.42–51.
- Fresh leaves Flowers anxiety, nervous exhaustion, and headache Betony tincture or infusion has particular application in chronic nervous states involving mental overactivity .
- It will help to relieve anxiety and irritability , as well as accompanying symptoms such as poor concentration and headache.
- It may also be taken for dizziness and nerve pain.
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