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Bugleweed Alcohol Free Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

Bugleweed Alcohol Free label
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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Bugleweed Alcohol Free against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Bugleweed Alcohol Free is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for mild overactive thyroid symptoms, heart palpitations and rapid heartbeat, anxiety and restlessness.Based on those ingredients, 16 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Bugleweed Flower, Leaf Extract, Dry. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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Check Your Meds Against Bugleweed Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Bugleweed Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Bugleweed Alcohol Free contains one active ingredient: bugleweed flower and leaf extract in dry form. The product is preserved with glycerin and water as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Bugleweed's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Mild overactive thyroid and related symptoms.
  • We looked for evidence on: Hyperthyroidism, Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), Heart palpitations, Anxiety.
  • The closest evidence on file: Bugleweed is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Hyperthyroidism (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Bugleweed is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

The evidence for bugleweed is insufficient to establish whether it works for hyperthyroidism, insomnia, or premenstrual syndrome. Our data doesn't show proven effectiveness for any of these uses, so you'd be taking it on the basis of traditional use rather than solid clinical evidence.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Bugleweed

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Bugleweed comes with important safety cautions. The safety data advises against it during pregnancy because not enough is known about its effects on the developing baby.

While breastfeeding, bugleweed is possibly unsafe — it may reduce prolactin (the hormone that stimulates milk production) and could affect your milk supply. Because it may alter thyroid function, use it only under the guidance of your healthcare provider.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Bugleweed

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Bugleweed.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 16 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check with your pharmacist before taking this if you're on thyroid hormone replacement therapy or any other thyroid medications. Bugleweed may reduce their effectiveness, and your dose may need adjustment under medical supervision.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Bugleweed is a single-ingredient product intended for thyroid-related concerns, but the evidence for it is still insufficient. If you take thyroid medication, this one isn't a grab-and-go choice — you need to talk with your pharmacist or doctor first because it can interfere with how your thyroid drugs work.

Pregnant people and those breastfeeding should avoid it.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 24, 2025.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Bugleweed Alcohol Free, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 7386004882938
Net contents 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 24, 2025
DSLD ID 324013
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Bugleweed Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
7386004882938
IngredientAmount% DV
Bugleweed Flower, Leaf Extract, Dry1156 mg--

Other ingredients: Glycerin, Water

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz. of juice or water up to 4 times a day.

Precautions

We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking. May have contraindications and cause adverse reaction.

Consult a physician before giving to children under 18, before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Consult a physician before giving to children under 18, before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications. Keep out of the reach of children!

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Formulation

cGMP Made in compliance with cGMP 21 CFR 111 in an FDA registered and inspected facility.

Sugar free

Expertly extracted 100% natural Premium product

No alcohol (ethyl), artificial ingredients, color additives, fillers or binders.

Natural Gluten free

Formula

Lycopus virginicus

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA

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Bugleweed Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra label

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Bugleweed Alcohol Free label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Bugleweed Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Bugleweed Flower, Leaf Extract, Dry

Interacts with
16 drugs
1156 mg per serving Form: Lycopus virginicus Flower Extract, Dry, Lycopus virginicus Leaf Extract, Dry

Bugleweed is a traditional herb most often used for mild overactive thyroid symptoms and the rapid heartbeat that can come with it, but high-quality h...

Bugleweed Flower, Leaf Extract, Dry monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Glycerin, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Bugleweed Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

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16Drugs
16 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Bugleweed Flower, Leaf Extract, Dry 16

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Bugleweed Alcohol Free interact with 16 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Bugleweed Alcohol Free interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bugleweed Flower, Leaf Extract, Dry

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Bugleweed Alcohol Free with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Bugleweed Flower, Leaf Extract, Dry1 drug type · 16 drugs

Thyroid Hormone

Theoretically, bugleweed may alter thyroid function.
Concomitant use of bugleweed may reduce the effects of thyroid hormones by blocking peripheral conversion of thyroxine (T4) to triiodothyronine (T3).

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Bugleweed Flower, Leaf Extract, Dry full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Bugleweed Alcohol Free, from the product label.

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra LLC
Phone Number
+18083857868
Web Address
herbalterra.com
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Bugleweed Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Bugleweed Alcohol Free by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Bugleweed Alcohol Free has a known interaction with 16 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Bugleweed Alcohol Free contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take bugleweed if I'm pregnant?
No — the safety data advises against it. Not enough is known about how it affects a developing baby, so it's rated likely unsafe during pregnancy. Talk with your doctor before considering any herbal supplement while pregnant.
Is it safe to use while breastfeeding?
It's possibly unsafe while breastfeeding. Bugleweed may reduce prolactin and milk production, so you'd risk affecting your milk supply. You should avoid it during breastfeeding.
Does bugleweed actually work for hyperthyroidism?
The evidence isn't established in our data. We have insufficient reliable evidence to say whether it works for hyperthyroidism, insomnia, or premenstrual syndrome, so any benefit would be based on traditional use rather than proven results.
Why do I need to check with my pharmacist about thyroid medication?
Bugleweed may interfere with how thyroid hormones work in your body by blocking their conversion, potentially making your medication less effective. Your doctor or pharmacist may need to adjust your dose or monitor you more closely.
What's actually in this product besides bugleweed?
The only inactive ingredients are glycerin and water — those are just for preservation and aren't active components. It's a straightforward single-ingredient product.

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The Full Monographs Behind Bugleweed Alcohol Free’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Bugleweed

Interacts with 16 drugs

Bugleweed is a traditional herb most often used for mild overactive thyroid symptoms and the rapid heartbeat that can come with it, but high-quality human evidence is very limited. Because i...

Read the full Bugleweed monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Bugleweed Alcohol Free's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 4 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Bugleweed 4 references
  1. Blumenthal M, ed. The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Trans. S. Klein. Boston, MA: American Botanical Council, 1998.
  2. Schulz V, Hansel R, Tyler VE. Rational Phytotherapy: A Physician's Guide to Herbal Medicine. Terry C. Telger, transl. 3rd ed. Berlin, GER: Springer, 1998.
  3. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  4. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.

See these in context on the Bugleweed monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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