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Bugleweed

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Lycopus virginicus

Description: Bugleweed is a flowering plant native to North America. It is from lamiaceae family. Its flowers and leaves are used medicinally.

Oral Uses

  • Hyperthyroidism RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Bugleweed reduces TSH level; decreases thyroid hormone synthesis. Take 1-2 g of bugleweed daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Cyclic mastalgia RatingRatingRating

    Bugleweed reduces prolactin production and breast tenderness. Take 1-2 g of bugleweed daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Amenorrhea RatingRating

    Bugleweed reduces prolactin production; helps to restore menstrual cycle. Take 1-2 g of bugleweed daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Breast-feeding support RatingRating

    Bugleweed reduces milk production; used for weaning. Take 1-2 g of bugleweed daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Anxiety Rating

    Bugleweed is a calmative; it has a calming and relaxing effect; reduces anxiety. Take 1-2 g of bugleweed daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Cough Rating

    Bugleweed is an antitussive; relieves cough. Take 1-2 g of bugleweed daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Diarrhea Rating

    Bugleweed is an astringent; alleviates diarrhea. Take 1-2 g of bugleweed daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Calmative RatingRatingRating

    Bugleweed is a calmative; it has a calming and relaxing effect. Take 1-2 g of bugleweed daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Cardiac tonic RatingRatingRating

    Bugleweed is a cardiac tonic; strengthens the heart. Take 1-2 g of bugleweed daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Astringent RatingRating

    Bugleweed is an astringent; reduces secretions. Take 1-2 g of bugleweed daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Lymphatic RatingRating

    Bugleweed is a lymphatic; cleanses and stimulates lymphatic system. Take 1-2 g of bugleweed daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Vasoconstrictor RatingRating

    Bugleweed is a vasoconstrictor; constricts blood vessels. Take 1-2 g of bugleweed daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antitussive Rating

    Bugleweed is an antitussive; relieves cough. Take 1-2 g of bugleweed daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Diuretic Rating

    Bugleweed is a diuretic; increases and promotes urine flow. Take 1-2 g of bugleweed daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Recommended Dosage

Take 1-2 g of bugleweed daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Cautions & Side Effects

Bugleweed suppress thyroid function. Do not use it if you are pregnant or nursing, if you have hypothyroidism or if you are on thyroid medications.

Available Forms

Bugleweed is available in capsule, tincture, tea bags, powder and bulk form.

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