BUGLEWEED (Lycopus virginicus)

DESCRIPTION: Bugleweed is known for being useful on painful areas, thereby bringing relief wherever pain is associated. This is because it contains a compound that will contract tissues of the mucous membranes and reduce fluid.

POTENTIAL BENEFITS: Bugleweed increases the appetite, although it is also used for enlargement of the thyroid. Bugleweed reduces the pulse and helps with coughs and circulation. Bugleweed is also known for being one of the mildest, yet best narcotics of the herbs.

POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS: None known at this time.

PARTS USED: The herb

GENERAL USAGE: Bugleweed aids in bleeding conditions, coughs, colds, diabetes, bowel problems, diarrhea, fevers, hemorrhage, digestive conditions, nervous digestion, excessive menstruation, calming the nerves, nosebleeds, pain in the body, and sores.

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