Also known as Bishop wort, Betony or Purple Betony. Wood betony has fairly pungent, scalloped, hairy leaves and spikes of pale magenta summer flowers. A Druid sacred herb. Wood Betony was an Anglo-Saxon protective charm
This was a very powerful herb to the Druids as it has the power to expel evil spirits, nightmares and despair. It was burned at Midsummer Solstice for purification and protection. Sprinkle around or near all doors and windows to form a protective barrier. If troubled by nightmares fill a small cloth pillow and place it under your pillow. Betony is added to purification and protection mixtures and incenses.
Aside from the healing properties of Betony, this herb is believed to be high in protective energy, and it has been said that wearing this herb protects not only the wearer's body, but their soul also.
Unlike many of the other herbs available that induce psychic visions and prophetic dreaming, Betony is thought to have the reverse affect and if placed beneath the pillow will shield the sleeper from visions and dreams, as it protects one from the demons and fears that arise out of one's own psyche. An old writer, Apelius, says:
"It is good whether for the man's soul or for his body; it shields him against visions and dreams...."
This can be good if you are suffering from night time visitations or disturbing dreams.
It is traditional to throw Betony on the midsummer fire and jump through the smoke to purify your body.
Scatter Betony around the doors and windows of your house to create a protective seal and keep out all harmful energies.
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All our Dried herbs are available in quantities from 25g up to 1kg and are packed in a food grade polythene grip seal bag.
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