Bugleweed
Lycopus virginicus
Traditionally used for a racing heart and mild overactive-thyroid symptoms.
Traditional use (european-folk, indigenous-americas): Traditionally used for a racing heart and mild overactive-thyroid symptoms.
Traditionally used for a racing heart and mild overactive-thyroid symptoms.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- Traditionally used for a racing heart and mild overactive-thyroid symptoms.
Evidence strength: limited human.
- See the evidence level above
- Can affect thyroid function and hormones — avoid with thyroid disease or on thyroid meds.
- Thyroid disease
- Thyroid medication
- Pregnancy
Can affect thyroid function and hormones — avoid with thyroid disease or on thyroid meds.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.