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Bugleweed
Bugleweed
BUGLEWEED
Lycopus americanus
Liquid extract of dried flowering herb.

Actions: Counteracts excess thyroxine (thyroid gland hormone). Circulatory and heart sedative; nervous system sedative. Hemostatic (allays minor bleeding).

Uses: Hyperthyroid (overactive thyroid gland). Heart problems marked by irritable, accelerated or irregular heart action (especially with sense of oppression in chest with difficult breathing); reduces pulse and restores circulatory and cardiac tone. Coughs with copious expectoration (especially chronic debilitating coughs). Mild bleeding of lungs, stomach, intestines, uterus or urinary tract. Insomnia.

Dose: Take 30 to 40 drops, 3 to 5 times per day.

Cautions: Do not use in cases of thyroid enlargement or hypothyroid (under-active thyroid). Consult a physician before taking with thyroid medications. Consult a qualified midwife or physician before taking during pregnancy.

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