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Betony

What is Betony?

Betony also known as Wood Betony, Lousewort, Purple Betony, or Stachys is a woodland plant which has many uses as an herb. [1]



History

The Wood Betony (S. Betonica according to present-day nomenclature, though nemed Betonica officinalis, by Linnaeus) was held in high repute not only in the Middle Ages, but also by the Greeks who extolled its qualities. [1]

Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Betony


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Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Betony, Wood - Botanical

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Wood Betony

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  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
  • Artificial
  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

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Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchDecember 23, 2010 @ 9:41 PM

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