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Wood Betony Ingredients & Drug Interactions

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Wood Betony against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Wood Betony is a dietary supplement by Nature's Answer with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for headaches and tension, anxiety and nervous tension, digestive upset.Based on those ingredients, 172 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Wood Betony whole herb (Stachys officinalis) extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Wood Betony by Nature's Answer

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: Wood Betony whole herb extract. The liquid also includes purified water, vegetable glycerin, and a small amount of certified organic alcohol as inactive ingredients — these are the carriers and preservatives that make the liquid form work.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Betony product and its label doesn't state a use — see Betony's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

We don't hold effectiveness data for Wood Betony in our records, so we can't tell you whether it works for any particular purpose based on the evidence we have on file.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Betony

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Betony has been used in traditional teas for a long time, but human safety data are limited — so use it with care. The safety data advises against using it during pregnancy because of possible effects on the uterus.

There isn't enough information to know whether it's safe while breastfeeding, so talk with your pharmacist or doctor before taking it if you're nursing. No adverse effects (side effects) are documented in our data.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Betony

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Betony.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 172 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check your blood pressure medications before taking this product — betony may add to their effects or interfere with how they work. This includes both drugs that lower blood pressure and drugs that raise it.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

If you're interested in betony and don't take blood pressure medications, this is something you can discuss with your pharmacist. If you do take blood pressure drugs — or any prescription medication — check your specific medications before starting this product.

The limited safety data means it's worth a conversation with your pharmacist to make sure it's right for you, especially if you're pregnant or nursing.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 22, 2016.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Wood Betony, straight from the product label.

Brand Nature's Answer
Barcode (UPC) 083000005572
Net contents 1 fl. Oz.; 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 22, 2016
DSLD ID 60266
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Wood Betony by Nature's Answer, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
0.5 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
083000005572
IngredientAmount% DV
Wood Betony whole herb (Stachys officinalis) extract1000 mg--

Other ingredients: purified Water, Vegetable Glycerin, 12-15% certified organic Alcohol

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Label statements
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FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Seals/Symbols

K Parve

Bio-Chelated Cold Extraction Process

Formula

K Parve

Stachys officinalis

Low Alcohol

General Statements

9303 Rev 2/15

Since 1972

Herbal equivalent 1,000 mg

Our facility is cGMP certified, organic and kosher certified

Brand IP Statement(s)

Advanced Botanical Fingerprint

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Our organic alcohol extracts are produced using our cold Bio-Chelated proprietary extraction process, yielding a Holistically Balanced Advanced Botanical Fingerprint extract in the same synergistic ratios as in the plant

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FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1/2-1 mL (approx. 14-28 drops) 3 times a day in a small amount of water. Shake well.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Warning: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.

Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.

General

9303 Rev 2/15

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Wood Betony by Nature's Answer label

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Wood Betony label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Wood Betony by Nature's Answer

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.5 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Wood Betony whole herb (Stachys officinalis) extract

Interacts with
172 drugs
1000 mg per serving

Betony (Stachys officinalis) is a traditional European herb long used for headaches, nervous tension, and digestive complaints. Modern scientific evid...

Wood Betony whole herb (Stachys officinalis) extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Purified Water, Vegetable Glycerin, 12-15% certified organic Alcohol. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Wood Betony by Nature's Answer Drug Interactions

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172 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Wood Betony whole herb (Stachys officinalis) extract 172

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Wood Betony interact with 172 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Wood Betony interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Wood Betony whole herb (Stachys officinalis) extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Wood Betony with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Wood Betony whole herb (Stachys officinalis) extract1 drug type · 172 drugs

Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, betony might have additive effects with blood pressure lowering drugs due to hypotensive activity of the glycosides found in betony. It might also interfere with the activity of pressor drugs. Some antihypertensive drugs include captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), losartan (Cozaar), valsartan (Diovan), diltiazem (Cardizem), Amlodipine (Norvasc), hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDiuril), furosemide (Lasix), and many others.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Wood Betony whole herb (Stachys officinalis) extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Wood Betony, from the product label.

Nature's Answer

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Name
Nature's Answer
City
Hauppauge
State
NY
ZipCode
11788-3943
Phone Number
(800) 439-2324
Web Address
www.naturesanswer.com
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Wood Betony by Nature's Answer: Common Questions

Does Wood Betony by Nature's Answer interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Wood Betony has a known interaction with 172 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Wood Betony contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take Wood Betony if I'm pregnant?
No — the safety data advises against it because of possible effects on the uterus. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Is it safe to use while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough information to know either way. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before taking it if you're nursing — they can help you decide whether it's right for you.
What side effects might I experience?
No adverse effects are documented in our data. That said, human safety data are limited for this herb, so use it with care and watch for any unusual changes.
Does this actually work for anything?
We don't hold effectiveness data for Wood Betony in our records, so we can't tell you whether the evidence supports it for any particular use. Your pharmacist can discuss what traditional use suggests.

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The Full Monographs Behind Wood Betony’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Betony

Interacts with 172 drugs

Betony (Stachys officinalis) is a traditional European herb long used for headaches, nervous tension, and digestive complaints. Modern scientific evidence supporting these uses is very limit...

Read the full Betony monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Wood Betony's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 2 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Betony 2 references
  1. Foster S, Tyler VE. Tyler's Honest Herbal: A Sensible Guide to the Use of Herbs and Related Remedies. 3rd ed., Binghamton, NY: Haworth Herbal Press, 1993.
  2. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.

See these in context on the Betony monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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