{"product_id":"wood-betony-1-2-optimalrx","title":"Wood Betony 1:2 (OptimalRx)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"22\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"22\"\u003eStachys officinalis.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"471\"\u003eWood Betony is a\u003cstrong\u003e gently warming, grounding nervine herb\u003c\/strong\u003e, traditionally valued in European herbal medicine for its affinity with the \u003cstrong\u003ehead and nervous system\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is particularly suited to tension held in the mind and upper body, helping to \u003cstrong\u003erelieve headaches, nervous exhaustion, anxiety, and mental overactivity\u003c\/strong\u003e. Wood Betony has a centring quality, often indicated where stress manifests as tightness, worry, or a sense of being \u003cstrong\u003e“stuck in the head.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"760\"\u003eIt also supports \u003cstrong\u003edigestive function\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially where symptoms are linked to \u003cstrong\u003enervous tension\u003c\/strong\u003e, and may assist with \u003cstrong\u003ebloating, poor appetite, and sluggish digestion\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its mild analgesic and antispasmodic actions make it useful for \u003cstrong\u003etension headaches, sinus congestion, and muscular tightness.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"781\"\u003eTraditional Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"967\"\u003eTraditionally used for individuals prone to overthinking, and nervous debility, particularly where there is a combination of mental strain, digestive disturbance, and headaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"980\"\u003eActions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003eNervine, mild sedative, anxiolytic, bitter tonic, antispasmodic, carminative, mild analgesic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eIndications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003e• Tension headaches, migraines, sinus congestion\u003cbr data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003e• Anxiety, nervous exhaustion, overthinking, mild insomnia\u003cbr data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003e• Digestive disturbances associated with stress (bloating, flatulence, poor appetite)\u003cbr data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003e• Muscular tension, especially in the neck and shoulders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003eEnergetics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eWarming, slightly drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eUse in Pregnancy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003eTraditionally considered gentle, however use should be guided by a qualified practitioner due to limited clinical data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003eContraindications \u0026amp; Cautions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003eGenerally well tolerated at therapeutic doses. Use with caution in individuals with marked dryness or deficiency states.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003eDrug Interactions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003eNo significant interactions reported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003eDietary Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003eVegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003eSubstitutes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1895\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eLemon Balm, Skullcap, Chamomile, Passionflower, Lavender\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OptimalRx","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46026551394500,"sku":"Stachys officinalis","price":0.21,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/9374\/5348\/files\/OptimalRxWoodBetony_1in2_500ml_media-01.jpg?v=1775597112","url":"https:\/\/innerbloomdispensary.com.au\/products\/wood-betony-1-2-optimalrx","provider":"Inner Bloom Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}