How Biblical Herbs Improve Your Health
Modern research backs the value of Betony suggesting that because of its mildly sedative and antiinflammatory action it can relieve nervous stress, emotional tension, anxiety and headaches.
WITHOUT EXPENSE OR HARM By Leah McCulloch centuries. Modern research backs the value of Betony suggesting that because of its mildly sedative and anti-inflammatory action it can relieve nervous stress, emotional tension, anxiety and headaches. It also improves digestive issues, boosts the functioning of the liver, plus helps relieve bloating and many other symptoms. Also because of its anti-bacterial and antioxidant effects it can help with infection, pain and swelling. Not to mention it may help with respiratory illness. Something we could all use right now! ne morning I woke up to the Holy Spirit whispering one word…”Betony”. While I was mystified because I had never heard that word before, in my spirit I sensed it was some sort of herb or plant. I immediately jumped out of bed and looked it up on the internet…and….yes! Betony (Stachys officinalis) is a type of mint. Apparently, it was once considered so important that there was a popular Italian saying “sell your coat and buy betony”. It was in medicinal and monastery gardens throughout Europe and was extensively valued and used for
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EMPOWERING WIVES • Spring 2021
So what happened? Why don’t we use it anymore? Where herbs used to be a valued part of our diet contributing taste and many medicinal benefits, now we opt for the three taste sensations of modern diet – sugar, salt and fat as well as the convenience of modern medicine. But I believe God is calling us back to using the herbs He created specifically for our use and health. They are less expensive and far gentler than most pills we take. I have planted Betony in my garden this year…I am excited to taste and use it!
