betony
Purple medicinal herb
Betony is a plant of the mint family, native to Europe, with spikes of purple flowers.
It was widely used in medieval herbal medicine, believed to cure everything from headaches to demonic possession.
The wood betony (*Stachys officinalis*) remains the best-known species.
Betony grew wild along the hedgerows.
Herb steeped in alcohol
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- decoctionBoiled herbal concentrate
- poulticeMoist healing application
- remedyCurative treatment or fix
tonic · apothecary · herbal · nervine · sedative · astringent · digestive · antispasmodic
Aromatic culinary herb
- basilFragrant culinary leaf
- oreganoMediterranean culinary herb
- thymeAromatic culinary herb
- sageWisdom keeper or seasoning
rosemary · parsley · chamomile · marjoram · woundwort · selfheal · horehound · hyssop
Cultivated plant area
- borderOuter edge or limit
- cottage gardenInformal ornamental planting style
- wildflowerUncultivated flowering plant
- perennialRecurring each year
flowerbeds · landscaping · pollinator · butterfly · naturalistic · meadow · rockery · woodland garden
Tree's photosynthetic organs
- rosetteCircular ribbon ornament
- basalOf the foundation
- serratedHaving toothlike projections
- wrinkledHaving surface folds
textured · hairy · aromatic · scalloped · toothed · opposite · lanceolate · crinkled
Curative treatment or fix
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- wellnessOverall state of health
- restorationReturning something to condition
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
convalescence · relief · therapeutic · holistic · calming · restorative · relaxation · stress relief
tincture
Herb steeped in alcohol
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- decoctionBoiled herbal concentrate
- poulticeMoist healing application
remedy · tonic · apothecary · herbal · nervine · sedative · astringent · digestive · antispasmodic · headache
mint
Aromatic culinary herb
sage · rosemary · parsley · chamomile · marjoram · woundwort · selfheal · horehound · hyssop · vervain
garden
Cultivated plant area
- borderOuter edge or limit
- cottage gardenInformal ornamental planting style
- wildflowerUncultivated flowering plant
perennial · flowerbeds · landscaping · pollinator · butterfly · naturalistic · meadow · rockery · woodland garden · ground cover
leaves
Tree's photosynthetic organs
wrinkled · textured · hairy · aromatic · scalloped · toothed · opposite · lanceolate · crinkled · downy
remedy
Curative treatment or fix
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- wellnessOverall state of health
- restorationReturning something to condition
soothing · convalescence · relief · therapeutic · holistic · calming · restorative · relaxation · stress relief · sleep aid
purple
Hue between crimson and azure
lipped · blooms · summer · magenta · pinkish · inflorescence · flowering · nectar · labiate · hooded