Betony –

(stachys officinalis, Betonica officinalis, Stahys betonica) Also called bishopwort, wood betony, purple betony, hardy perennial, good in great large container, Leaves used in tea usually mixed with other Herb’s such as mint and lemon verbena. Flowers taste very sweet and can be added to sherbets, ice creams and fruit salad, powder used as herbal smoking mixture. Fresh plant provides a yellow dye, as a hair rinse good for highlighting graying hair, DO NOT TAKE ROOT INTERNALLY. Power to expel evil spirits – Druids sacred herb use to dispel nightmares and despair. Burn at Midsummer Solstice for purification and protection – also sprinkle at doors and windows for same.

Lemon Verbena Sachet

1 cup lemon verbena, dried and crushed fine
1 cup lemon balm, dried and crushed fine
1 cup rosemary, dried and crushed fine
1 tablespoon Lemon peel (left as is)
4 drops essential oil of Verbena or Lemon