Lamiaceae Bugle Weed vs Bugleweed Herb

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

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.

lithospermic acid, rosmarinic acid, caffeic acid, tannins

lycopine, rosmarinic acid, flavonoids, tannins

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

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

thyroid inhibiting, cardioprotective, antioxidant

Antithyroid, Antiarrhythmic, Sedative, Anti-inflammatory

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

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

hypothyroidism, pregnancy, thyroid medication interactions

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

hypothyroidism with prolonged use

Hypothyroidism with excess, GI upset, Thyroid suppression