Bugleweed
Overview
Bugleweed is an Herb that grows primarily in very wet areas.
Botanical Name
Lycopus virginicus (also known as Lycopus virginiana)
Bugleweed is from the Mint (Labiatae) family.
Parts Used
Leaves
Flowers
Health Benefits of Bugleweed
Metabolism
Bugleweed may alleviate Hyperthyroidism (due to Lithospermic Acid and other Organic Acids in Bugleweed lowering the body’s levels of Thyroxine and Thyrotrophin): [1]
Bugleweed may alleviate Grave's Disease (due to Lithospermic Acid and other Organic Acids in Bugleweed inhibiting the binding of Antibodies to the Thyroid Gland). [2]
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