Medicinal Use: Historical applications of Wood Betony include as a medicinal poultice for swellings, sore muscles, varicose veins, and tumours. A medicinal infusion of the herb has been used to treat sore throats, tonsillitis, cough and bronchitis, also used to treat headaches, dizziness, urinary, bladder and kidney pain.
Magickal Use: Wood Betony can be added to any protective mixtures, grown around the home to protect it or carried on the person (especially under one's hat) to protect from negativity, misfortune and hexes. Scattered near doors, it prevents unwanted energies (and people) from entering. It can has been planted in graveyards to prevent evil spirits from escaping. Wood Betony can be stuffed into a pillow or placed underneath to prevent nightmares and night terrors.