The edible tubers of Florida betony(Stachys floridana), also called rattlesnake weed or rattlesnake root, are a common and easy-to-find edible plant often found growing in lawns and landscapes in the Southern US.

In this video Matthew talks about the edible uses of the roots, as well as the medicinal benefits of Florida betony, which is used as a nervine and adaptogen herb to treat burnout, stress, anxiety, headaches, and migraines.

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0:00 Introduction
0:39 Free Medicinal Plants Guide
0:52 Florida Betony Identification
2:56 Betony Roots
3:15 Betony Range Map and Habitat
4:24 Edible Uses of Betony
7:14 Medicinal Benefits of Betony
9:43 Tincture Preparation and Dosage