Traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to support nervous-system health.

May help relieve temporary nervous tension and support relaxation.

Traditionally used to help relieve occasional headache.

May provide traditional support where mild neuralgic discomfort is present.

Traditionally used to support healthy digestion and help relieve temporary indigestion.

Provides a concentrated liquid format for individual practitioner prescribing and professional herbal compounding.

Wood Betony should not be presented as treating an anxiety disorder, panic attacks, migraine, neuropathy, depression or another diagnosed condition.

Practitioner-guided nervous-system and relaxation support.

Adults experiencing temporary nervous tension or difficulty unwinding.

Adults prescribed Wood Betony for occasional headache after serious causes have been excluded.

Professional herbal formulas supporting calm, nervous-system comfort and digestive wellbeing.

Adults experiencing temporary indigestion associated with stress or nervous tension.

Customers requiring a concentrated liquid extract rather than Wood Betony tea, dried herb, tablets or capsules.

Sudden severe headache, progressive numbness, muscle weakness, loss of coordination, persistent abdominal pain or major changes in mood require appropriate professional assessment.

Common name: Wood Betony

Alternative names: Common Betony, Purple Betony, Bishop’s Wort

Label botanical name: Stachys officinalis

Accepted botanical name: Betonica officinalis

Plant part used: Herb

Plant family: Lamiaceae

Extract ratio: 1:2

Ethanol content: 45% v/v

Format: Single-herb practitioner liquid extract

Bottle size: 500 mL

Stachys officinalis remains widely used in herbal medicine references and on product labels, although Betonica officinalis is currently recognised as the accepted botanical name.

Wood Betony is a member of the Lamiaceae or mint family and has a long history of traditional use in European herbal practice.

The current product information does not declare standardisation to stachydrine, betonicine, verbascoside or another constituent. Do not add a standardised-compound claim without current manufacturer confirmation.

Wood Betony should not be confused with Blue Vervain, Water Betony, Florida Betony, Chinese Artichoke or other plants that may share the names betony or Stachys.

Wood Betony (Stachys officinalis) herb 1:2 liquid extract.

Accepted botanical name: Betonica officinalis.

Contains ethanol 45% v/v.

Adults: Take 15–30 mL per week, or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

This is a weekly dosage range and must not be interpreted as 15–30 mL per day.

Follow the current Australian product label or the amount selected by your healthcare practitioner.

Shake well before use.

Measure the prescribed amount carefully.

Dilute the measured amount in a small quantity of water immediately before taking.

Take only according to the current product label or your healthcare practitioner’s directions.

Do not take the undiluted 45% ethanol preparation directly from the bottle.

Do not exceed the recommended or professionally prescribed amount.

Do not increase the dosage because nervous tension, headache, nerve discomfort or digestive symptoms remain present.

Seek professional advice if symptoms persist, worsen, repeatedly return or begin affecting normal daily activities.

No added gluten or dairy.

Vegan-friendly.

Do not use if you have a known allergy or sensitivity to Wood Betony, Stachys officinalis, Betonica officinalis or another ingredient in the preparation.

People sensitive to plants from the Lamiaceae or mint family should seek professional advice before use.

Stop use and seek urgent medical assistance if facial swelling, throat tightness, breathing difficulty, widespread hives, faintness or another serious allergic reaction develops.

Always check the current bottle label where allergies or dietary sensitivities are present.

For practitioner dispensing and professionally guided use.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

Professional supervision is recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Reliable modern safety information is insufficient to support routine unsupervised medicinal use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Do not use Wood Betony as a substitute for professional mental-health care, counselling or prescribed medication.

Persistent anxiety, panic attacks, severe agitation, ongoing low mood, loss of interest or symptoms affecting work, study, relationships or daily life require appropriate professional support.

Thoughts of self-harm or suicide require immediate assistance from an emergency or crisis service.

Do not describe Wood Betony as treating an anxiety disorder, depression, panic disorder or another diagnosed mental-health condition.

Occasional headaches may be associated with stress, dehydration, missed meals, eye strain, muscle tension or other temporary factors.

Recurring, severe or changing headaches require medical assessment.

Seek urgent medical care for a sudden severe headache, confusion, facial drooping, one-sided weakness, vision loss, seizure, fever with neck stiffness or headache following a significant injury.

Wood Betony has a history of traditional use for mild neuralgic discomfort, but it should not be presented as treating neuropathy, shingles, sciatica, trigeminal neuralgia or nerve damage.

Persistent burning, numbness, weakness, loss of coordination or progressively worsening nerve pain requires assessment of the underlying cause.

Do not use Wood Betony as a substitute for investigation of persistent indigestion or digestive discomfort.

Seek medical advice for severe abdominal pain, repeated vomiting, difficulty swallowing, black stools, blood in the stool, jaundice or unexplained weight loss.

Large or excessive amounts of bitter herbal preparations may cause nausea, abdominal discomfort or vomiting in susceptible people.

Stop use and seek professional advice if persistent digestive discomfort, dizziness, headache or another suspected adverse reaction develops.

Modern clinical and safety research on Wood Betony remains limited.

The absence of a well-established interaction does not guarantee compatibility with every medicine or health condition.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before use if you take prescription medicines or receive treatment for a neurological, mental-health, digestive or chronic medical condition.

Do not change or discontinue prescribed medication without advice from the healthcare professional managing your treatment.

The current product provides an adult dosage only.

Do not give this concentrated 45% ethanol practitioner preparation to a child or adolescent unless an age-appropriate amount has been individually prescribed.

Discontinue use seven days before general anaesthesia, surgery, dental surgery or another invasive procedure unless otherwise directed by the treating medical team.

Tell the surgeon, anaesthetist, dentist and pharmacist that Wood Betony has been used.

Contains ethanol.

Keep out of reach of children.

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.

Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.

Store away from flames, sparks, hot surfaces and other ignition sources due to the 45% ethanol content.

Keep securely out of reach of children.

Follow any additional storage instructions printed on the current Australian product label.