BUGLEWEED EXTRACT
(Lycopus Virginicus)
Properties: Astringent, sedative.
Parts Used: Whole herb.
Historical Uses:
Bugleweed has been used in traditional medicine to treat
hyperthyroidism.
It has also been employed in cases of nervous conditions
such as anxiety, insomnia, and
palpitations.
It is reputed to be an excellent tonic for the entire body and
capable of settling the stomach and normalizing the appetite.
Bugleweed has a long history of use in the treatment of cough,
tuberculosis, lung and intestinal tract hemorrhages,
diarrhea, insomnia, and albuminuria ("egg-white"
in the urine).
Contraindications: None.
Adverse reactions: None.
Dosage: 10 to 40 drops after each meal or every four hours while
awake.
Externally, Bugleweed can also be rubbed on the chest and back
several times a day.
