This tincture of Bugleweed (Lycopus americanus / Lycopus species) herb is made using fresh herb.

SUGGESTED USE:
60 drops, 2-3 times daily in juice or water (or once at bedtime.)

OTHER INGREDIENTS:
Certified Organic Gluten Free cane alcohol, vegetable glycerin, distilled water.

CONCENTRATION:
1:3, 39-41% Alcohol

CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Not for use in pregnancy, hypothyroidism.

HOW TO MEASURE OUR TINCTURES: 

Suggested doses are given in drops. However, for easy dosing, you may want to use the guidelines below:

Droppers: If a dropper were immersed in a tincture bottle and the bulb squeezed twice, the number of drops in the pipette for most given tinctures will be approximately 30 drops.

Note: These are only averages. More viscous (thicker) tinctures will produce fewer, and bigger, drops.

Teaspoons: There are approximately 120 drops in 1 teaspoon (approximately 4 droppersful).

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Our products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

EXTRA INFORMATION

Family

Lamiaceae (Mint Family)

Etymology

The genus name Lycopus derives from the Greek lykos, "wolf," and pous, "foot," in reference to the shape of the rhizomes.                           

Range of Appearance

Bugleweed is native to Eurasia but is naturalized to North American and can be found growing throughout the northern hemisphere in damp areas with full sun to partial shade. This perennial can achieve a height of 12 to 36 inches. It has lanceolate, parallel leaves. The hermaphroditic flowers are white with a purple spot and are borne in the axils of the leaves.

Culinary Uses

The young shoots can be consumed fresh in spring salads. The roots are edible raw or cooked, but they are not very tasty and are considered only a survival food.

Other Uses

A black dye can be made from the plant.

Constituents

Magnesium, tannins, lithospermic acid, lycopine, phenolic derivatives (caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, ellagic acid, rosmarinic acid), essential oil, resin

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Our products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.