Doctor prescribed medications may mask a health problem and make you feel better for a while, but as time passes, you may find that certain medications can cause other health problems from their long list of side effects. That's why so many turn to herbs to help heal their aliments and conditions.
Pure Herbs
Sometimes called herbal extracts, natural herbs, and liquid herbs, pure herbs are herbal plant foods that are diluted in a liquid. The herbs are diluted in a liquid to help dissolve all parts of the herb for better absorption. Pure herbs are herbal food at their full strength.
Bugleweed Benefits
Bugleweed in its pure herb form has been given to those with thyroid problems for years with great success. Natural doctors also give bugleweed to their clients who are suffering from an enlarged thyroid gland or who are known to have a goiter.
Other benefits of bugleweed:
- helps soften hardening of the arteries and veins
- regulates heart beat
- circulation
- helps strengthen tissues
- restores tooth enamel
- helps remove heavy metal from the body
- detoxifier
- PMS
- breast pain
Bugleweed for Thyroid Problems
Testing has been done to determine the benefits of bugleweed. Some of the test results show that taking bugleweed reduced thyroid weight, lowered thyroid hormone activity, and increased iodine absorption and storage.
Forms of Bugleweed
Taken in its pure herb form, patients have reported the taste to be less than appealing while others have reported it to taste 'terrible'. Bugleweed pure herb can be mixed with water or juice to dilute or cover up the taste.
There are several different forms of bugleweed: liquid extract, dried herb, and tincture.
Things to Consider Before Taking Bugleweed
Many people believe that just because pure herbs are natural they will not conflict with other medications or herbs. This is not so. Read about each herb carefully before deciding it is right for you.
For instance, bugleweed suppresses TSH levels, follicle-stimulating hormone, and TGC. It is not to be taken by those who have experienced heart failure. For those undergoing thyroid replacement therapy, bugleweed is also not advised.
Other Natural Herbs That May Affect the Thyroid
- Black Walnut
- Co-Q10
- Garlic
- Magnesium
- Vitamin B-Complex
- Hawthorn Berries
- Kelp
- Oregon Grape
Warnings: Do not take bugleweed if you are pregnant, breast feeding, or are on other thyroid medications. Always use bugleweed under the care of a natural herb doctor.
Sources:
Howard, Dr. A.B., "Natural Alternatives Using Pure Herbs LTD. Extracts" (educational pamphlet taken from original works).
"Bugleweed - Drug Interactions, Side Effects and Precautions of Use", Online Health Care.com, accessed January 16, 2012.
Annette Phillips - Annette Phillips is the Topic Editor for Natural Disasters. Phillips is also the author of Willow's Ride and a licensed Cosmetologist.
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