Wood Betony is used to expel worms, treat stomach disorders, gout, headaches, and spleen troubles it also helps with digestion, and Heart Burn.

The leaves bruised and applied are effective for all old and filthy ulcers; and especially if the juice of the leaves be boiled with a little honey, and dipped therein, and the sores dressed therewith; as also for bruises.

It is used today mostly as a flavoring in herbal teas.