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Wood Betony

Stachys officinalis Allergen-Free
wood betony

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Lamiaceae
  • Primary Cuisine European
  • Seasonality Summer
  • Source Wood betony plant leaves and flowering tops

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Wood Betony ?

A historic European herb, traditionally valued in herbalism for its nervine, mild tonic, and digestive properties.

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Quel goût a le/la/l'Wood Betony ?

Slightly Bitter, Aromatic, Earthy

Taste
Earthy, Slightly Bitter, Mildly Astringent
Texture
Dried Leafy (crumbled), Liquid (extract)
Aroma
Faint, Herbaceous, Slightly Spicy
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Edible Parts

Leaves and flowers (young leaves in salads)

Historical Use

Considered a panacea in medieval Europe

Traditional Application

Tea for headaches, nervousness, digestion

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 1 tsp dried
Calories285 kcal
Total Fat4 g
Saturated Fat0.8 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein12 g
Total Carbohydrate55 g
Dietary Fiber30 g
Total Sugars4 g
Calcium400 mg
Iron8 mg
Potassium1000 mg

Le secret du chef

Infuse wood betony in a warm tea for a mild, earthy beverage; for a more potent extract, macerate in alcohol for several weeks.

Substituts & Proportions pour Wood Betony

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Wood Betony est Rosemary, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1 (for herbal notes). Provides a robust, earthy, slightly piney flavor in culinary applications, not medicinal.

Substituts pour Wood Betony avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Rosemary Meilleur 1:1 (for herbal notes) Provides a robust, earthy, slightly piney flavor in culinary applications, not medicinal.
Sage 1:1 (for herbal notes) Strong, earthy, slightly peppery flavor, good for savory dishes, not medicinal.
Lemon Balm 1:1 (for mild nervine) Milder nervine properties, pleasant lemony aroma for teas, less bitter.
Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora) 1:1 (for nervine) Similar calming nervine properties, typically used for anxiety rather than tonic.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Wood Betony ?

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Wood Betony ?

Slightly Bitter, Aromatic, Earthy Faint, Herbaceous, Slightly Spicy

Quel est un bon substitut pour Wood Betony ?

Le meilleur substitut est Rosemary (1:1 (for herbal notes)). Provides a robust, earthy, slightly piney flavor in culinary applications, not medicinal.

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