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Recently been enjoying the purple and orange, with a little bit of silver this part of the garden has
Pictured: California Poppy, Eschscholzia californica; Betony, Betonica or Stachys officinalis; Artemisia (not sure what spp or variety)
Betonica x 'Summer Crush' / 'Summer Crush' Hybrid Betony at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens at Duke University in Durham, NC
BETONY
GRIMOIRE OF PLANTS
GUARDIANS OF THE FIRST HARVESTS
The Guardians of Resilience and Work Memory.
BETONY
Stachys officinalis
Traditional Names
French: Épiaire officinale, Bétoine officinale
Latin: Stachys officinalis
English: Betony
Welsh: Betoni
Irish: Biotóin
Botanical Family
Lamiaceae.
Description
A perennial plant of meadows, woodland edges and forest clearings, Betony bears upright spikes of rosy-purple flowers above a rosette of oval leaves.
Quiet yet steadfast, it accompanies the landscapes of late summer.
Betony embodies patient care, the restoration of strength and attention given to those who suffer in silence.
It reminds us that the first harvests nourish not only the body, but also those wearied by the labour of the seasons.
Habitat
Natural meadows
Woodland edges
Forest clearings
Dry grasslands
Well-drained soils
Parts Used
According to the holistic tradition:
Flowering tops
Leaves
Roots
Harvest
Summer flowering
Flowering aerial parts gathered at full bloom
Traditionally dried in the shade
Traditional Medicinal Uses
Traditionally associated with comfort and recovery
Support for the nervous system in European herbal traditions
Traditional use as an infusion
Plant associated with the restoration of vitality
Culinary Uses
Herbal infusions
Young leaves occasionally used in traditional country recipes
Craft Uses
Herbariums
Medicinal herb bouquets
Physic gardens
Traditional floral decorations
Ritual Uses
Blessing of healers
Protection of the vulnerable
Restoration after effort
Gratitude for medicinal herbs
Accompanying times of rest
Correspondence in the Wheel of the Year
Lughnasadh
Betony is the Guardian of Restoration.
It teaches that the season of harvest is also the season of healing accumulated weariness.
It reminds us that caring for the living is itself a form of abundance.
Druidic Symbolism
Betony is the plant of quiet healing.
It works without noise, with constancy and gentleness.
It teaches that the humblest gestures are often the most deeply healing.
It is the guardian of active compassion.
Mythological Links
Throughout European traditions, Betony has long been associated with protective herbs and the wisdom of healers.
In the Grand Grimoire of the Poet Wanderer, it becomes the guardian of the silent healing that follows the blessings of the harvest.
Acquisition of Knowledge
Empirical
Common throughout European meadows and woodland edges, it is easily recognised by its spikes of purple flowers.
Oral Tradition
A plant of protection, comfort and restoration.
Visionary
Its upright flower spikes resemble a silent prayer offered to the living world.
Precautions
Traditional use is generally well tolerated.
Historical Level
Highly Probable
Betony has been widely documented in European herbal traditions since Antiquity.
Element
Earth and Water.
Season
Lughnasadh.
Colour
Soft purple and deep green.
Animal Companion
The Polecat.
Guardian of discretion, perseverance and quiet survival.
Guiding Star
The Moon.
Principle of healing, comfort and inner renewal.
Constellation
Pisces.
Symbol of compassion, healing and care for vulnerable beings.
Tutelary Deity
Sirona
In her aspect as guardian of healing springs, restoration and the care of the living.
Spiritual Teaching
“The most precious acts of healing are often those accomplished in silence.”
Meditation
Observe a flowering Betony at the edge of a woodland clearing.
Contemplate its quiet presence.
Understand that true healing works with patience, gentleness and steadfastness.
Invocation
Betony of the peaceful meadows,
You who comfort without a sound,
Teach me the strength of quiet gestures,
And the wisdom of those who care for the living.
Triad of the Poet Wanderer
Heal.
Comfort.
Restore.
Garden Betony (Betonica officinalis, formerly Stachys)
Top 5 ancient dragons you have?
oooohhh let's see..
this list could very easily be 5 or more banescales but i will restrain myself dfsgsfd
Bight! I got that cute accent and then had to look for the perfect banescale to match it and I'm super happy with the results <3 Grumpy pastel scene friend c:
2. Malbraith! I was between Mal and Nibli but I just can't not give it to the swamp queen herself..she's such an important dragon for me! Dream swampy skeletal banescale <3 Made me start loving the gene Skink too, I hadn't gotten much use of it before her haha
3. Ok leaving behind the rest of my banescales next I'm gonna go with Mothmas! I just adore aethers honestly, such fun little-ish guys!
4. Next up is Betony! This guy has the honor of wearing my first and only self-made custom accent haha..I am def not an accent artist and idk if I'll ever try again but I'm still pretty happy with the results <3 Party abby in the house tonight!
5. Kiaeria! Haven't done much with her yet but I needed to end this list with an everlux haha and I think she's my prettiest..my little marimo c: so happy with her! wool truly is a top tier gene as I'm sure you are well aware haha <3
thank you!
Betony
Betony #wildflower
Stachys officinalis. Picture taken July 17. #wildflowers #plants #nature #naturephotography #woods #plant #betony
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Betonica officinalis - Wood betony
An ancient magical and medicinal plant. The Romans believed it was effective agains sorcery and planted it in graveyards to prevent ghost activity.
The Anglo-Saxons used it against bad dreams and "frightful nocturnal goblins" (sleep paralysis).
It is also part of the 9th century Old English "Nine Herbs Charm" agains poison and sickness, where it is refered to as attorlaðe (adder-loath / anti-snake). It says "Now you, attorlaðe, put to flight the lesser and greater, the greater and lesser, until the cure for both be with him"
In the middle ages it was put inside amulets worn on a red string to protect from witchcraft.
