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                                    ³Betony ³
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    (Stachys officinalis) also called wood betony, Lousewort. Betony Tea*, is
    useful as a dream repressant. This plant grows wild in the woods, in
    shady places. The root is not used as it tastes horrible and induces
    vomiting. It is usually regarded as an aromatic herb, useful for
    its astringent* properties. Tincture* of Betony is used in the
    treatment of allergic rhinitis and hay fever. Water betony, also
    called brownwort or Bishop's leaves is a different plant entirely.

                           Magical Correspondences:

    Gender Orientation  : Masculine
    Planet Orientation  : Jupiter
    Element Orientation : Fire
    Realms of Influence : Protection, Purification, Love

       Betony is often added to purification and protection mixtures, satchets,
    and incenses*. And it is also an old tradition to burn it on a bonfire on
    Midsummer and then jump through the smoke to help purify the body of ills
    and negative energy.

       Betony is also grown in gardens to protect the home, and is scattered
    near doors and windows. This forms a kind of protective wall or living ward
    around the property thru none with harmful intent may pass.

       Betony is said to be a good plant to carry when making love advances,
    and is said to reunite quarreling couples if the plant is added to food.

       Old Herbals also talk of it being a cure for the mysterious disease
    known as 'elf-sickness'(?).