Uses & Effectiveness
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Overview
Bugleweed (Lycopus americanus) is a plant. The parts of the plant that grow above the ground are sometimes used as medicine.
People use bugleweed for overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), premenstrual syndrome (PMS), insomnia, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Do not confuse bugleweed with white horehound, black horehound, or veronica. These are not the same.
The vitamin in bugleweed, vitamin A, plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy vision by converting light into electrical signals that the brain interprets as visual images.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn’t enough reliable information to know if bugleweed is safe or what the side effects might be.
Interactions
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Thyroid hormone interacts with BUGLEWEED
Taking bugleweed might change the way that thyroid hormone pills work. Don’t take bugleweed if you take thyroid pills.
Moderate Interaction
Be cautious with this combination
Special Precautionsand Warnings
When taken by mouth: There isn’t enough reliable information to know if bugleweed is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy: It’s likely unsafe to take bugleweed by mouth during pregnancy because it might affect hormones.
Breast-feeding: It’s possibly unsafe to take bugleweed by mouth while breast-feeding. It might affect milk production.
Thyroid disorders: Don’t use bugleweed if you have a thyroid disorder or are receiving thyroid treatments.
Dosing
There isn’t enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of bugleweed might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
