Wood Betony | Stachys officinalis

🌱 Overview:
Dusky green leaves and delicate purple-tinged stems, wood betony carries a lightly astringent, herbaceous scent, evoking shaded forest glades and mossy roots.

🍽 Uses:
Traditionally used in infusions, smoke blends, and ritual craft. Once regarded as a panacea, wood betony is more commonly embraced today for its historic and energetic presence.

✨ Lore & Myth:
In medieval Europe, it was said, “Sell your coat and buy betony.” Worn as a charm or brewed into tonics, it was believed to ward off sorrow, nightmares, and dark spirits.

🌍 Origin & Sourcing:
Responsibly wild-harvested and carefully dried to preserve its forest-green color, subtle aroma, and timeworn significance.

🧭 Notes:
Herbaceous, slightly bitter, and faintly minty, with a grounding, woodland character that lingers like a spell spoken in the shade.