Botanical Overview
Latin Name: Stachys palustris
Family: Lamiaceae
Parts Used: Aerial parts, leaf, flower
Common Names: Marsh Woundwort, Hedge Woundwort, Marsh Hedge-nettle
Energetics
Stachys palustris is considered cooling and moistening in nature. It has bitter and astringent tastes. Its energetic profile is generally relaxing and primarily supports the qi.
Primary Actions
- Astringent
- Anti-inflammatory
- Wound healing
- Demulcent
Indications
Western
- Wounds
- Ulcers
- Skin inflammations
- Respiratory catarrh
Syndromes
- Inflammation
- Mucous membrane irritation
- Minor bleeding
TCM
No traditional indications recorded.
Ayurveda
No traditional indications recorded.
Unani
No traditional indications recorded.
Constituents & Mechanisms
Contains tannins, flavonoids, essential oils, diterpenes, and phenolic acids responsible for its astringent, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties.
Dosage & Preparations
- Infusion: 1–2 g of dried aerial parts, 2–3 times daily
- Poultice: Fresh or dried leaves applied externally to wounds
Safety & Contraindications
Generally regarded as safe for topical and oral traditional uses. There is limited safety data for pregnancy; therefore, caution is advised. Avoid use if allergic to plants in the Lamiaceae family.
Astrological Correspondences
No reliably sourced planetary or elemental rulers identified.
Selected References
- Plants For A Future: Stachys palustris (Marsh Woundwort)
- Medicinal Plants of the World – Chemical Constituents, Traditional and Modern Medicinal Uses (Bruni et al., 2019)
- European Medicines Agency (EMA) Community Herbal Monograph on Stachys palustris L., herba (2014)