Bugleweed Herb vs Lamiaceae Bugle Weed

North American herb used in traditional medicine for hyperthyroid conditions, heart palpitations, and anxiety. One of the few herbs with evidence for reducing thyroid activity.

Aquatic mint-family herb used for thyroid regulation, particularly hyperthyroidism and heart palpitations.

lycopine, rosmarinic acid, flavonoids, tannins

lithospermic acid, rosmarinic acid, caffeic acid, tannins

Treat hyperthyroidism, Heart palpitations, Anxiety and nervous tension, Traditional Appalachian medicine

treatment of hyperthyroidism in European herbalism, heart palpitation remedy, nervine for anxiety

Antithyroid, Antiarrhythmic, Sedative, Anti-inflammatory

thyroid inhibiting, cardioprotective, antioxidant

1-2ml tincture or 2g herb tea 3x daily

2-4g dried herb as tea or 3-5ml tincture

Hypothyroidism, Pregnancy (antithyroid), Nursing mothers, Thyroid medications

hypothyroidism, pregnancy, thyroid medication interactions

Hypothyroidism with excess, GI upset, Thyroid suppression

hypothyroidism with prolonged use