Betonica officinalis, commonly known as common hedgenettle, betony, purple betony, wood betony, bishopwort, and bishop’s wort, is a perennial grassland herb in the Lamiaceae family native to Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa. Wood betony is used for digestion problems and breathing issues including bronchitis and asthma. The herb is a pain reducer that can help with gout and headache and can help relieve stress relieve and enhance focus.